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Submission Number: 218
Submission ID: 218
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Institution Name University of Maryland
Program Name Pharmaceutical Sciences
Degree Type Ph.D.
Short Name U of Maryland-218
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Address 1 20 North Pine Street
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City Baltimore
State Maryland
Zip/Postal Code 21201
Country United States
Program Location: Maryland
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? December 01, 2023
Does this program use rolling admissions?
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? No
Link to Application
Application Fee: $75
Application Deadline Description: The application deadline is December 1. Please plan accordingly to ensure receipt of all required documents by the deadline.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSC) program is a highly competitive doctoral degree program within the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

Training in a highly collaborative atmosphere, our graduates gain the knowledge and skills required for discovering novel biological pathways in human health and disease as well as for the development and delivery of medications for safe and effective therapy.

With state-of-the-art facilities, funding from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Food and Drug Administration, and pharmaceutical industry, students receive mentorship that prepares them for outstanding careers in academia, the federal government, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution public or private? Public
Is your program accepting applications for this program? Yes
Program Start Term: Fall
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Credits Required for Degree: 44
Required Rotations: Research
Seminars: Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation: Required
Additional Information about Degree Requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Delivery Method On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
  • Chemical and Biological Discovery
  • Translational Therapeutics
  • Pharmacometrics
Area(s) of Study: Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological Science, Biomedical Sciences, Biometrics/Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Cancer, Cellular Biology, Chemical Science, Clinical Research, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Engineering, Epidemiology, Immunology, Industrial Pharmacy, Infectious Disease, Informatics, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Policy, Regulatory Science, Toxicology, Transdermal Drug Delivery, Translational Science
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Have you previously enrolled students in this program? Yes
Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program: 15
United States
International
Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students:
Have you graduated your first class for this program? Yes
Academia
Industry
Government
Other
Unknown
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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is the GRE required? No
Verbal Reasoning:
Quantitative Reasoning:
Analytical Writing:
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Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Are letters of recommendations required by your program? Yes
If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required? 3
Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: Professional and academic letters of recommendation are required. Personal letters of recommendation will not be accepted.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum overall GPA considered:
Recommended overall GPA considered:
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from a comparable foreign institution. Our program favors applicants with a BA, BS, or MS degree in the areas of biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, molecular biology, pharmacy, and pharmaceutical sciences. Other related degrees will also be considered.
- Official transcript(s)
- Essay
- Resume/CV
- 3 Letters of recommendation
- TOEFL or IELTS (international applicants)
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Percentage of students receiving financial support: 100
Type of financial support available: Tuition Waiver, Stipend, Research Assistantship, Teaching Assistantship, Department or University Scholarship, Other
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? n/a
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
Old ID 2707
AACP Institution Number
SIDS 218