PhD Program How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in the UK College of Pharmacy Ph.D. Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Throughout our process, applicants will be evaluated for academic record, research experience, and a demonstrated interest in science careers.
Deadlines
- U.S. applications and International applications Submit a completed application to the Graduate School by December 15, 2023, to be considered for our 2024 interview dates.
The Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. program does not admit students for entry in the spring or summer semesters. We also do not offer an entry-level master's degree program. Please note while there is an option to select summer admission, this is reserved for our students currently enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy Pharm.D. program who have been admitted to the dual degree program and instructed to apply for summer admission.
Requirements
A completed application includes:
- A copy of your CV
- Statement of Purpose Describe in detail your previous research experience. Also, indicate your area of interest:
- Undergraduate & Graduate Transcripts Provide your cumulative GPAs for each institution you attended.
- Recommendation
Please supply contact information for three faculty or supervisors. Our online system will then contact each person and their recommendations can be submitted online. Your contacts will also be asked for a letter commenting specifically on:
- Academic ability;
- Research experience;
- Personal attributes;
- Likelihood of success.
- TOEFL or IELTS Scores International students are required to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS scores.
Next Steps
- Complete your online application
- Our online application system incorporates departmental requirements.
- Questions?
- Please direct questions to pharmsci@uky.edu.