Graduate Program (Ph.D.)

Graduate studies in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry are dedicated to research and education at the interface of the chemical and biological sciences. The graduate program is devoted to the education and training of students to become creative and independent investigators for positions in academic, industrial or government settings. Toward this end the graduate curriculum is composed of an interdisciplinary composition of courses covering the major areas of contemporary medicinal chemistry. Students seeking admission must hold at least a B.S. degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, or a related area.

Admission

Applications are considered during the November - March period for entrance in the following Fall Semester. The deadline for direct application to the Department is January 15th.

Graduate students in the Department are supported by research assistantships, which currently pay $25,000.00 per year. Tuition is paid by the University for students making satisfactory progress towards the Ph.D. degree.

Domestic Students. Students can apply for admission directly to the Medicinal Chemistry Department or through one of the Interdepartment Programs for Graduate Study in the Biosciences. Prospective students are encouraged to apply to the Interdepartmental Program which best fits their backgrounds and research interests.

Graduate Programs in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Biology

International Students. International students are encouraged to apply to either of the Interdepartmental Graduate Programs as appropriate. Students interested in research in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry would then join a Medicinal Chemistry laboratory in their second year.

Domestic Applicants wishing to apply directly to the Department of Medicinal Chemistry can download a PDFApplication Form to be filled in and mailed to the Department. Detailed instructions for direct domestic application are described in the Procedures Document.The fillable PDF works best with Adobe Acrobat.

Mailing Address and Links to Forms
Terri Elder-Hale Department of Medicinal Chemistry 30 South 2000 East, Room 311A University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-5820 terri.elder-hale@pharm.utah.edu (801) 581-5581	PDFApplication Form Procedures Document.