MS/PhD Admission
Requirements for admission to College of Pharmacy MS or PhD programs
- Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry (only admits for PhD)
- Pharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics (only admits for PhD)
- Pharmacology & Toxicology (MS or PhD)
A bachelor's degree in pharmacy, chemistry or the biological sciences or a PharmD degree and adequate preparation in mathematics is a prerequisite to admission.
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- Pharmaceutical Economics, Policy and Outcomes
A bachelor of science in pharmacy, a doctor of pharmacy degree or an undergraduate degree in a related area is desirable for admission to the Pharmaceutical Economics, Policy and Outcomes graduate track. However, other applicants will be considered. Admission preference is given to applicants who have graduated with high academic standing.
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- MS Clinical Research
A degree in a health related profession is required and previous clinical experience is preferred for admission. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications, experience, and desire to pursue careers in clinical research. Clinical research is multidisciplinary, and participants in this program should represent diverse academic backgrounds. Applicants must have US citizenship.
All applications must include the following
- A copy of your University of Arizona Graduate College application. The on-line application and downloadable application forms are available at: http://grad.arizona.edu/Prospective_Students/Application_Procedures/How_to_Apply.php
- An official copy of your Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (the general test) in the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing sections. Although minimum GRE scores are not firmly established, completitive scores enhance the overall
competitiveness of an application. The average admission GRE scores in the College of Pharmacy Graduate Programs are (Verbal 513), (Quantitative 670), (Analytical Writing 4.5).
Institution GRE code: 4832 - Official transcripts from all of your university work. The Graduate College requires a (minimum grade point average of: 3.0, either cumulative or last 60 units. The average admission GPA in the College of Pharmacy Graduate Programs is (3.6).
- A personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation (no specific form required)
- Applicants from non-English speaking countries must submit TOEFL scores taken within the past two years. A minimum TOEFL score of 575 paper-based, 230 computer-based or 79 Internet based, is required by the University of Arizona Graduate College
In addition, please consult the admission requirements and deadlines of the University of Arizona Graduate College
Send the above application materials to:
Nancy Colbert, Program Coordinator
University of Arizona, College of Pharmacy
PO Box 2102071703 E. Mabel
Tucson, AZ 85721
Admissions Deadline
The graduate programs in the College of Pharmacy do not accept applications for spring semester admission. Admission is for fall semester only.
The deadline for application forms and for all documents to be received by the College of Pharmacy graduate programs office is
- December 1 for international applicants (requiring an I-20 form)
- January 1 for domestic applicants.
Further information
For general questions regarding the graduate programs in the College of Pharmacy, contact Nancy Colbert, program coordinator, (520) 626-7265 or by fax (520)626-2466.