Graduate Admissions

General Information

While master's degrees are awarded to students who must leave the Ph.D. program, the Divisions of Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacology/Toxicology do not admit applicants for M.S. degree study. The typical successful international applicant to our science divisions has an M.S. degree and publications in biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, chemical engineering, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutics or another relevant science. Successful international applicants to the Division of Pharmacy Administration generally have an M.S. degree in Pharmacy Administration. The Divisions of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapy admit only U.S. licensed Pharm.D. graduates for a combined M.S./residency program. If you are uncertain about your competitiveness for admission to one of our divisions, please contact the Pharmacy Graduate Coordinator before applying.

All applicants are automatically considered for financial support in the form of teaching or graduate research assistantships or fellowships. A separate financial aid application is not needed.
Evaluation of Applicants

Each division in the College of Pharmacy is responsible for selecting its students. Applicants are rated entirely on the basis of their potential as graduate students in the division to which they are applying. A part of the information required to make this judgment is supplied by transcripts of records from colleges and universities previously attended, by answers provided to questions on the application forms, and by letters of recommendation. Personal interviews, while not required, are encouraged when possible. The divisions are particularly impressed by evidence that applicants are sincerely motivated, communicate well, and can show evidence of leadership ability.

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by The University of Texas, on any basis prohibited by applicable law, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, religion, sex or handicap.

Application Procedures

Application for College of Pharmacy graduate programs requires two applications packets:

1. The materials listed below should be sent to the Office of Graduate and International Admissions (GIAC), 2608 Whitis Avenue, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712-1534, telephone (512) 475-7391.

  1. Application for admission to graduate study, the electronic application is available at: http://www.applytexas.org (includes statement of purpose and letters of reference)
  2. Application fee
  3. One official transcript of work done at each senior college or university attended. Those may be sent directly from the registrar of the institution attended or they may be sent in sealed envelopes with the rest of your packet.
  4. An official report of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. (UT-Austin code 6882)
  5. An official score report for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (international students only).

2. The materials listed below should be sent to The University of Texas at Austin, PHAR-Graduate Admissions, PHR 2.222, 1 University Station A1900, Austin, Texas 78712-1074:
  1. Detailed resume
  2. Statement of purpose
  3. Transcripts from all four-year colleges attended (photocopies are acceptable)
  4. Photocopy of individual GRE general test score report
  5. Photocopy of individual TOEFL score report (international students only)

Due to course and funding sequences, our primary admission is for the fall semester. Our priority application deadline for the fall semester is December 15. While we accept applications after the priority deadline, when the program is filled, we will not accept additional applications.  Applications should be completed well in advance of the deadline date to allow time for necessary correspondence. We occasionally admit 1-2 highly qualified applicants for spring or summer. Please contact the Pharmacy Graduate Coordinator before applying.


Last Reviewed: September 29, 2008

Mailing Address:
The University of Texas
at Austin, PHAR-Graduate Admissions,
PHR 2.222
1 University Station,
A1900
Austin, TX
78712-1074
USA

Email Address: mickies@mail.utexas.edu

Phone:
1-512-471-6590