Doctor of Pharmacy / Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry & Natural Products Pharmacognosy

Academic Overview & Description

Renowned joint degree at the UIC College of Pharmacy investigating marine and botanical natural product drug discovery, molecular targets in antibiotic resistance, and chemical synthesis.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Full graduate research assistantship covering PhD tuition, stipend of $35,000/year, and clinical pharmacy scholarship support

Tuition Rate

$0 during PhD research years

Application Fee

$70

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.3+ GPA with complete pharmacy prerequisite coursework in organic chemistry and biochemistry

English Language

IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80

Standardized Exam

PCAT/GRE optional

Application Materials

PharmCAS application, statement of research purpose, CV

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Illinois Chicago Health Sciences's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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