Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Illinois Chicago

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers work leading to degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Course work and research are available in the areas of discovery, development, and formulation of biologically active agents for therapeutic applications. The program is focused on the following areas: Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, Pharmacognosy, Chemistry in Drug Discovery, Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutics, and Forensics. We enable students with backgrounds in fundamental sciences to become leaders in pharmaceutical sciences Located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Chicago, UIC's PhD Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of the strongest and largest of its type in the United States. Our college is consistently ranked in the top ten in terms of funds secured annually from the National Institutes of Health and by US News and World Report. We pride ourselves on giving students from all types of backgrounds the tools they need to become independent researchers.

College of Pharmacy