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Institution Name University of Hawaii at Hilo
Program Name Pharmaceutical Sciences
Degree Type Ph.D.
Short Name U of Hawaii at Hilo
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Address 1 200 W. Kawili St
Address 2
Address 3
City Hilo
State Hawaii
Zip/Postal Code 96720
Country United States
Program Location: Hawaii
Admissions Office Contact(s):
  • Name: Cara Ikeda
    Title: Academic Support/Graduate Admissions Specialist
    Office: DKICP - Student Services
    Phone (Work): 808-932-7700
    Email: csuefuji@hawaii.edu
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? May 15, 2024
Does this program use rolling admissions? Yes
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? No
Link to Application
Application Fee: $50
Application Deadline Description:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Utilizing the extraordinary intellectual, biological, physical and cultural diversity of its geographic region as a focus of investigation and study, the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s College of Pharmacy is proud to offer a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

This program, which is the only program of its type in the Pacific region, provides graduate training in the Pharmaceutical Sciences including Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacognosy. It is aimed at students with B.S., M.S., or Pharm.D. degrees, and those currently working in the field. Studies culminate with the award of a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, with an emphasis on natural products discovery and development and their importance in pharmacy and healthcare.

Students will be prepared for senior leadership positions in the pharmaceutical sciences in academia, research, education, government, industry and related fields and become leaders who can identify, research, and solve problems related to the pharmaceutical sciences. The Ph.D. program is designed to foster student development as critical thinkers, team players, self-directed interdisciplinary scholars and communicators.
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? No
Program Start Term: Fall
Satellite/Branch campuses:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Credits Required for Degree: 96
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Delivery Method On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
Area(s) of Study: Biochemistry, Biological Science, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Cancer, Cellular Biology, Chemical Science, Drug Delivery, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Disease, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Natural Product, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology
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: 0
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
Enter any additional information regarding job placements:
Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: 6
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is the GRE required? Yes
Is a GRE Subject Test Required or Recommended? Required
Oldest GRE considered: 2019
Verbal Reasoning:
Quantitative Reasoning:
Analytical Writing:
Enter any additional information regarding the GRE: UH Hilo Institution Code - 4869
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: At least one letter must be written by a professor of one of the natural or physical sciences. References must mail or email letters directly to UH Hilo DKICP PhD Program Admissions Office.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered:
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: Upon receipt of all required application components, the complete file will be reviewed by the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences Admissions Committee. Eligible students will be invited to an interview and are contacted via email.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Percentage of students receiving financial support: 0
Type of financial support available: None
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? 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
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AACP Institution Number
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