PhD and MS Programs | School of Pharmacy

Begin developing your personal story of scientific discovery at the University of Pittsburgh! The School of Pharmacy offers graduate training at the MS and PhD level for highly motivated individuals. Picture yourself as a graduate student in the laboratory of one of the School of Pharmacy's outstanding faculty mentors as you synthesize a potential new drug, formulate a delivery system, determine a mechanism of action, or move a discovery from the bench to the bedside.

Dreaming of a future in Pharmaceutical Sciences? Join us for an exclusive Virtual Open House to discover our prestigious MS and PhD programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences. On October 22nd, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. EST, you'll have the unique opportunity to connect directly with leading research faculty and current graduate students. They'll share invaluable insights into our cutting-edge programs and answer your questions live. Learn more about the Virtual Open House.

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Develop skills and become expert in your choice of drug discovery and development focus areas:

Biochemical Pharmacology
Clinical Pharmaceutical Scientist Program
Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy Research
Pharmaceutics
Pharmacometrics and Systems Pharmacology

And prepare for leadership positions in pharmaceutical industry, biotech, government, and academics.

PhD Program

MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Work with expert faculty mentors, develop your research, writing, and communication skills, and become a highly competitive PhD candidate or begin your entry level career in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.

MS Thesis Program

MS Non-Thesis Program

MS in PharmacoAnalytics – Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research

The online MS in Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research prepares you for a data science career to evaluate drug utilization and patient outcomes. Current Pitt PharmD students have the option to enroll in this program while they are enrolled in the PharmD Program.

MS Program

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply: Please refer to the graduation application page.
What are the academic requirements to enter the PhD program at the University of Pittsburgh?: Please refer to the admissions criteria page. Click here to view the page.
Must I take the TOEFL test and if so, what is the minimum score requirement?: International applicants who are citizens of a country whose official language is not English and who have not completed a degree program at a regionally accredited institution in the United States must complete either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL; www.toeflgoanywhere.org) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS; www.ielts.org). A minimum score of 100 on the iBT (Internet-based test), 550 on the PBT (Paper-based test), 130 on Duolingo, or 213 on the CBT (Computer-based test) of the TOEFL, OR a minimum score of Band 7.0 on the IELTS, is required for admission.
Is financial aid available?: Please refer to page describing financial support.