The following documents are needed:

Application Form

This form provides us with most of the information needed to evaluate an applicant's suitability for the Program, and should be submitted as early as possible. We will pay your application fee, if materials are mailed directly to our office. Simply complete and return the form along with several of the supporting documents as indicated below.

Personal Statement

A statement several pages in length should be returned with the application form. It should be articulate and give evidence of a strong commitment to research. Please include the following information:

• A description of your present academic interests and long-range career goals.
• A description of your scientific interests and a list of faculty whose research interests are compatible with your own. (Although it is not essential to have specific research interests at this point, it is important that students admitted to the program have several potential research advisors.)
• A summary of previous research experience including publications, if any.

GRE Scores

Arrange to have an official copy of your scores sent to the Departmental address below. To avoid possible delays, it is also advisable to include a photocopy of your own test reports with the completed application form. The institution code is 4853 and the departmental code is 0621 (Medicinal Chemistry).

Transcripts

Arrange to have one official transcript sent from each institution you have attended. To avoid possible delays, it is also advisable to include photocopies of important transcripts with the completed application form.

Letters of Recommendation

We require recommendations from three persons who are in a position to comment on your probable success as a graduate student. Since many faculty are often slow to submit such letters, you may wish to ask for letters from more than three people. It is also wise to check back with reference persons to be sure that the letters have been sent. Provide each respondent with a copy of the personal reference form.

Direct inquiries and all application materials to:

Department of Medicinal Chemistry
30 South 2000 East, Room 311A
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-5820
(801) 581-5581
Fax(801) 581-7087

E-mail: terri.elder-hale@pharm.utah.edu

Timetable and Important Dates

• Application Deadline -- All application materials must be submitted no later than January 15. Applications are reviewed in January and February.
• Personal Interviews -- Finalists currently residing in the U.S. will be invited to make a personal visit at our expense during March. Please keep a date open during this period.
• Admission Offers -- Final admissions decisions will be mailed to applicants on or before April 10.
• Decision Date -- Applicants are expected to make a decision by April 15, the standard commitment date for most graduate programs.