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    Medicinal Chemistry (PhD)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: PRE-DOCTOR
    CIP Code: 51.2004
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information





    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.

    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Optional/Not Required. Submitting GRE scores is not required. However, if official scores are submitted, they may be considered during the review process.
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    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.

    Letters of recommendation need to be received in Slate by Mon, December 21st.
    Non-Native English Speaker 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.

    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 F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 11/15/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/15/2025

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 11/15/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/15/2025

    Autumn 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 10/01/2026
    Deadline Date:

    Autumn 2027 - International:
    Open Date: 10/01/2026
    Deadline Date:

    Application Materials


    3 Recommendation(s)
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose