Admission requires the completion of a bachelor’s degree with a emphasis in the areas of chemistry, biology, pharmacy, or other related sciences.  Minimal prerequisites include the completion with a "C" or better in biology, organic chemistry, and/or physics/math.  Applicants must submit general GRE scores, 3 letters of recommendation, and a two-page statement of purpose.

All first year Ph.D. students receive a graduate research assistantship in the form of a stipend. Our annual stipend levels are among the most competitive in the nation. With this stipend the student is responsible for paying the in-state tuition, currently rated at $1,879. Out-of-state tuition waiver and health insurance are provided. Upon passing the written and oral comprehensive examination the stipend level will be increased. Students entering the Master's program receive comparable financial support, depending upon the availability of funds. Every student in our program is expected to devote full time to research and graduate studies, 12 months per year with time for vacation and holidays. Thus, students are encouraged not to undertake regular outside employment.

The University of Arizona Minority Health Disparities Research Opportunities (NIH IMSD)

The University of Arizona offers the prestigious National Institute of Health Initiative for Minority Student Development Graduate Study Awards to outstanding underrepresented minority students who are admitted to one of eleven Ph.D. biomedical programs at the University of Arizona. The Graduate Program in Medical Pharmacology is one of the eleven participants in the NIH IMSD program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 1ST

Thank you for visiting our Graduate Program page. If you would like further information or request an application package, please contact our program coordinator, Patricia Stanley.

Patricia Stanley
(520) 626-7218
(520) 626-2204 FAX
email: stanley@email.arizona.edu