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Institution Name The University of Iowa
Program Name Drug Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics
Degree Type Ph.D.
Short Name The U of Iowa-DDET-431
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Address 1 University of Iowa
Address 2 College of Pharmacy
Address 3 180 S. Grand Ave.
City Iowa City
State Iowa
Zip/Postal Code 52242
Country United States
Program Location: Iowa
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Institutional Website:
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I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? March 15, 2024
Does this program use rolling admissions?
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? No
Link to Application
Application Fee: $100
Application Deadline Description: Early Application Deadline: February 1, 2024
Final Application Deadline: March 15, 2024
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Program Description The Drug Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics PhD program offers a unique educational opportunity for students interested in drug discovery and the development of novel therapeutics. The changing landscape of drug discovery and the pharmaceutical industry has created a need for scientists with interdisciplinary training to navigate the complex landscape of medicinal chemistry, biotherapeutics, pharmacogenetics/genomics, and basic pharmacology/toxicology. Students completing this program will have invaluable expertise from carefully selected coursework, a breadth of electives, and engagement in cutting-edge research.

This program prepares students for careers in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology companies, regulatory agencies and government.

Our program offers full support for highly qualified applicants, including coverage of tuition and fees as well as a generous monthly stipend. Typical time to degree is 4.5 - 5.5 years.

All students entering the program will participate in a minimum of 2 rotations, each lasting 6-8 weeks, prior to joining a research group. Assignment of a student to a research group/mentor will occur following the completion of rotations based on mutual agreement by the student, advisor, and subprogram director.
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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: 72
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:
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Delivery Method On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
Area(s) of Study: Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacotherapy
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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: 7
United States 7
International 0
Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students: 3.5
Have you graduated your first class for this program? Yes
Academia 1
Industry 4
Government 1
Other
Unknown
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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: 5.2
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is the GRE required? No
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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
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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: It is not necessary to identify a lab or professor prior to application. Students participate in a lab rotation the 1st semester.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Percentage of students receiving financial support: 100
Type of financial support available: Research Assistantship, Teaching Assistantship
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? $2650/mo.
Enter any additional information regarding financial support: Monthly stipend, 90% health insurance cost covered in exchange for 20 hours per week as TA or RA
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
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