Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Cutting-edge pharmaceutical research in targeted drug delivery systems, ocular pharmacokinetics, gene therapy formulations, and medicinal chemistry.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: 3.25 in pharmacy, chemistry, or biology
English language proficiency: TOEFL 85+ or IELTS 7.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Recommended
Thesis / Research statement: Statement of research interests
Recommendation letters: Three letters from laboratory mentors

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full graduate research fellowship with $28,000 annual living stipend and full tuition waiver
Application fee: $75
Tuition / joining costs: $580/credit hour

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Missouri-Kansas City documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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