The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy operates a longstanding and well-developed graduate training program in pharmaceutical sciences.

The goal of graduate study at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy is to develop the intellectual breadth and specialized training necessary for a career in teaching, research or advanced professional practice. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge, methods and skills needed for scholarly teaching; original research and problem solving; intellectual leadership; creative expression; and professional prominence and recognition.

We are committed to being intentionally diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive in the culture, curriculum, and practices of our graduate training program.

Students who wish to enter into the graduate program in pharmaceutical sciences select from one of five division-specific training tracks for training with a emphasis in Health Outcomes, Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, Pharmacology and Toxicology, or Pharmacotherapy.

Graduate education, research, and scholarly work leading to a Ph.D. are developed uniquely for each student as part of their plan of work.

Students applying to the graduate program in pharmaceutical sciences will select a division-specific training track that most closely matches their interests. Each of the five division specific tracks have course work and research training specifically tailored for training in the track-specific field.