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    Medicinal Chemistry (PhD)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: PRE-DOCTOR
    Campus:
    Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    Letters of recommendation need to be received by January 5.


    Contact Information

    Graduate Program Coordinator
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-2224
    medchem@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Talented students holding undergraduate degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, biology, or a closely related discipline are encouraged to apply. Admission decisions are based on academic record (minimum of 3.0 GPA for last 2 years of study), letters of recommendation, and research experience.  We do not use the GRE when evaluating our applicants.


    Additional Instructions
    Required materials submitted online include:

    (1) a statement of purpose,
    (2) three letters of recommendation,
    (3) curriculum vitae or resume,
    (4) all university-level transcripts, and
    (5) optional personal statement.

    Medicinal Chemistry does NOT accept mailed (paper) application materials. All materials should be submitted electronically via the application for admission.


    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    Departmental funding available for the first year of study. Subsequent years generally funded from investigator grants and fellowships.

    Letters of recommendation need to be received by January 5.

    GRE score report code, (if applicable)


    4854

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 10/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/16/2024

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 10/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/16/2024

    Application Materials


    3 Recommendation
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose