Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutics

Embark on a transformative educational experience by earning your Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics at Duquesne. As a doctoral student, you must complete a minimum of 60 post-baccalaureate credit hours, including: 

• 48 credits of coursework. (This includes ten seminar credits.)
• 12 credits of dissertation research

We designed this research-intensive curriculum to develop your expertise in pharmaceutical sciences, drug formulation and manufacturing, and biopharmaceutics. As you work in on-campus labs and partner with classmates, you have plenty of opportunities to apply your theoretical knowledge to solve real-world problems and drive discovery. You’ll also take a variety of electives, ranging from pharmaceutical biotechnology, bioengineering, and advanced formulation techniques, further diversifying your knowledge. 

In addition to expanding your understanding of pharmaceutics like drug delivery systems and bioengineering, you enroll in a series of courses that help you master technical communications, grant writing, research methodologies, and more. These essential skills fuel your research work and establish your leadership in the pharmaceutical field.

Learn more about the requirements for the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics program.

To complete your Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, you must complete a dissertation under the supervision of your faculty advisor. During this process, you conduct original research to write a substantial piece of scholarship that contributes unique findings or perspectives to the scientific community. Ultimately, your research should be worthy of publication within the pharmaceutical sciences. At the end of your program, you defend your dissertation to a committee composed of faculty members and discipline experts.

Learn more about Duquesne’s dissertation policies.

Embrace your potential by studying at Duquesne University. If you plan to apply, you must have earned a baccalaureate degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, engineering, pharmacy, allied health sciences, or social/behavioral or business sciences.

When applying to Duquesne’s Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics program, you must submit the following materials:

• Official transcripts (credential evaluations required for international students)
• Résumé
• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• GMAT/GRE scores (optional)
• GRE Institution Code: 2196, Department Code: 0613
• TOEFL/IELTS/Duo Lingo scores (required for international students only)
• TOEFL Institution Code: 2196

Ph.D. Application Opening: July 1st
Primary Consideration Application Deadline: January 15th 
Ph.D. Application Deadline: March 2nd 

Applicants must apply by the deadline of the preferred starting semester to ensure sufficient time for evaluation and processing.

To learn more, review our detailed Ph.D. application information.

International Applicants

If your undergraduate and/or graduate degree(s) are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. 

Please have the organization you order your transcripts through send official reports directly to Duquesne University. They will qualify as official transcripts. For more information, review our transcript credential evaluation instructions.

Discover your potential at Duquesne University. Whatever your scientific goals may be, pursuing a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics empowers you with in-demand skills, a drive for innovation, and a dedicated community of scholars like you. 

Ready to challenge yourself and experience an education unlike any other? Apply to Duquesne’s Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences today.

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