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Created: Wed, 06/28/2023 - 09:48
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Institution Name University of Puerto Rico
Program Name Pharmaceutical Sciences
Degree Type Ph.D.
Short Name U of Puerto Rico-PhD
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Address 1 PO Box 365067
Address 2 Medical Center
Address 3
City San Juan
State Puerto Rico
Zip/Postal Code 00936
Country United States
Program Location: Puerto Rico
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 15, 2023
Does this program use rolling admissions? Yes
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? Yes
Application Fee: $50
Application Deadline Description:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences Program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the discovery and development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical drugs, and their involvement in the treatment of disease. Though its graduate profile, the Ph.D. program will develop leaders of innovation and research in the pharmaceutical sciences. The program will provide the opportunity to develop the body of knowledge and skills needed to be successful in future employment in Pharmaceutical Industry, Government and Academia. After completion of the core courses, students will enter a mentor-driven, individualized program for their further development, in which they can specialize in one of three tracks. The student will select one of the tracks and carry out a competitive and innovative research project in the area, leading to a Doctoral Thesis. The three different tracks that initially will be offered are: Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy; Molecular Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics; and Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery.
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: 60
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: Complete all core courses (22 credits) and all mentor-driven and directed elective courses (17 credits) for each selected track. At least six semesters (18 credits) in Research and one semester (3 credits) in Thesis. Pass comprehensive oral and written qualifying examinations and present satisfactorily a thesis dissertation (writing and oral thesis defense). Have presented research results in scientific symposia. Have published at least one manuscript in peer-reviewed journals, a 2nd submitted.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Delivery Method On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
  • Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy
  • Molecular Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics
  • Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery
Area(s) of Study: Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Experimental Therapeutics, Industrial Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Product, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacotherapy
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: 20
United States 20
International 0
Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students: 3.3
Have you graduated your first class for this program? No
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Government
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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
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: University professors who are able to comment on applicant's qualifications for graduate studies.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75
Recommended overall GPA considered: 3.3
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: Before continuing with the application process, make sure to read carefully and follow the General Instructions for admission provided by the UPR Medical Sciences Campus (link here: https://de.rcm.upr.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/08/Solicitud-deAdmision-Instrucciones-Generales.pdf).
Complete the Informative sheet provided in the following link: https://farmacia.rcm.upr.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2020/12/StudentInformation-PhD-Pharmaceutical-Sciences.pdf and upload directly to the admissions application at https://admisiones.upr.edu/ as indicated.
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, Other
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? N/A
Enter any additional information regarding financial support:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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