Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacological Sciences - Pharmaceutical Sciences

The Pharmacological Sciences Ph.D. program provides a unique opportunity for students interested in any scientific discipline represented by the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty to have a year of broad, interdisciplinary training followed by focused doctoral research in the Pharmaceutical Sciences research group of their choice. Students in the program choose one of three tracks in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, or Medicinal Chemistry at the start of their first year. At the end of their first year of interdisciplinary training, they transition into a research group to begin their more focused doctoral research under the guidance of a Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty member. The Ph.D. program prepares students for careers in academic research institutions, in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry, in federal and state agencies, and in private research institutions by providing a research-intensive approach to the study of pharmaceutical sciences.

Hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
An MS degree is not required for consideration. However, research experience (laboratory or fieldwork) is a primary criterion for acceptance into our graduate programs.
Some biology and chemistry courses are required. However, because we are an interdisciplinary program, we admit students from various academic backgrounds, so there are no specific course requirements. Applicants recently admitted to our program have undergraduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines, including molecular biology, psychology, and chemical engineering, as well as chemistry and biology.
Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
For application review purposes only, scan and upload copies of transcripts for all institutions attended since high school. In the online application, you will be prompted to upload your scanned documents. Please upload both the front and back sides of the transcript. Uploaded transcripts should be recent and include the following: your name, dates of attendance, grades/marks received, credits and grading legend. Official transcripts will be requested by the Graduate Division if and when you are admitted and decide to attend UCI. Do not send official transcripts until this time.
A Personal statement that must include your specific research interest and three possible research advisors you would be interested in working with.
Three letters of recommendation uploaded to the online application by your recommender.
UCI no longer requires the GRE.
International students are also required to submit TOEFL scores
Current curriculum vitae or resume
List of publications
All international students, including those with Permanent Resident Status, must pass an oral English proficiency exam approved by UCI to serve as a Teaching Assistant.
A score of 26 or higher on the speaking component of the TOEFL ibt
A score of 8 or higher on the speaking module of the IELTS, or
A score of 50 or higher on the TSE.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.