Are you considering a PhD program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, but aren't sure what it's all about? Then the University of Pittsburgh Pharmaceutical Science Mini Graduate School weekend is for YOU!

The mini graduate school weekend is designed specifically for students enrolled in an undergraduate or professional curriculum who are seriously considering advanced doctoral level training in basic or clinical science.

This two-day program consists of:
• faculty research presentations
• opportunity to visit faculty in their laboratories
• interactions with graduate students.
During this program you will learn about:
• graduate education in general
• career opportunities in the pharmaceutical sciences
• research and training opportunities available in both basic and clinical science
• the research environment at the University of Pittsburgh
• the Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemical Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutics tracks
• the Clinical Pharmaceutical Scientist Program

In addition you will have opportunities to meet individually with faculty, to review the exciting research being conducted by our students, and to ask students about their backgrounds and experiences:

• during a formal question/answer period
• during an informal evening dinner