Academics

PhD and MS Programs

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Begin your story of scientific discovery at Pitt Pharmacy.

Our MS and PhD programs bring motivated students together with outstanding faculty mentors to develop new drugs, design delivery systems, and move discoveries from the bench to the bedside. Step inside our labs and lecture halls with a video tour. 

 

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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.

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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
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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.