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Submission Number: 364
Submission ID: 364
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Created: Wed, 06/10/2020 - 09:53
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Institution Name Northeastern University
Program Name Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
Degree Type Ph.D.
Short Name Northeastern U-364
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Address 1 Bouvé College of Health Sciences Graduate Admissions
Address 2 120 Behrakis Health Science Center
Address 3 360 Huntington Avenue
City Boston
State Massachusetts
Zip/Postal Code 02115
Country United States
Program Location: Massachusetts
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 06, 2025
Does this program use rolling admissions?
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? No
Link to Application https://enroll.northeastern.edu/apply/
Application Fee: $100.00
Application Deadline Description:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The PhD Program in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery educates and trains students in the design and synthesis of novel, biologically active compounds and in delineating their mechanisms of action using biochemical, biophysical, and pharmacological approaches. Research specializations are available in synthetic, biochemical/pharmacological, and biophysical aspects of medicinal chemistry. Doctoral research in these specializations will relate to faculty areas of research, which currently include substance use disorders and addiction; neuropathic pain; obesity and metabolic disorders; neuropsychiatric disorders (psychoses, ADHD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders); and neurodegenerative diseases.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution public or private? Private
Is your program accepting applications for this program? Yes
Program Start Term: Fall
Satellite/Branch campuses:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Credits Required for Degree: 32
Required Rotations: Not Required
Seminars: Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation: Required
Additional Information about Degree Requirements: Please see the course catalog for current curriculum: https://catalog.northeastern.edu/graduate/health-sciences/pharmacy/medicinal-chemistry-drug-discovery-phd/index.html
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Delivery Method On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
Area(s) of Study: Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Experimental Therapeutics, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology, Translational Science
Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study:
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: 2
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: 5
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is the GRE required? No
Verbal Reasoning:
Quantitative Reasoning:
Analytical Writing:
Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: The GRE is optional.
If you submit a GRE the recommendation is that the test must be taken within the last five years with a suggested score of 305 — a minimum score of 150 Verbal Reasoning and 150 Quantitative Reasoning is preferred. Specialty subject GRE’s are not required.
Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials: For those whose native language is not English, the TOEFL or IELTS exam will be required. A minimum score of 100 in the iBT TOEFL is preferred, or a minimum score of 7.5 in the IELTS Academic is preferred. This program will not accept Duolingo.
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered: 3.0
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: A minimum (undergraduate) grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better
Prerequisites: A baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry, medical technology, pharmacy, chemical engineering, or a related field.
At least two semesters of undergraduate courses (or their equivalent) in each of the following: mathematics (including calculus), biology, physics, biochemistry, and organic chemistry.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION
Applicants who have degree coursework from institutions outside of the United States must submit a credential evaluation.
Educational Credential Evaluators – www.ece.org
World Education Services, Inc. – www.wes.org
Scholaro: Scholaro.com
For those whose native language is not English, the TOEFL or IELTS exam will be required.
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
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? N/A
Enter any additional information regarding financial support: For additional information regarding PhD funding: https://phd.northeastern.edu/conditions-of-admission/
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 2664
AACP Institution Number
SIDS 364