Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 84 months
- Start dates: Starting August 2027
- Application deadline: Apply before December 2026
- Language: English
- Credits: 96 SCH
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Chicago, United States
- Disciplines: Pharmacy
Overview
Course work and research are available in the areas of discovery, development, and formulation of biologically active agents for therapeutic applications.
Features
The Pharmaceutical Sciences program at University of Illinois at Chicago is focused on the following areas: Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, Pharmacognosy, Chemistry in Drug Discovery, Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutics, and Forensics.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Advanced Dosage Form Design
- Principles of Toxicology
- Special Topics of Current Interest in Biopharmaceutical Sciences
- Industrial Experience
- Drug Discovery, Design and Development
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 54
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Baccalaureate Field: Pharmacy, chemistry, biological sciences, or a related biomedical science area.
- Grade Point Average: At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study.
- Tests Required: None.
- Minimum English Competency Test Score.
- Letters of Recommendation: Three required from individuals who are familiar with the applicant's training, ability, character, and potential for successful completion of the program.
- Personal Statement: Required.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 13,462 AUD / year (≈ 9,376 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 13,462 AUD / year (≈ 9,376 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 6,458 AUD / year (≈ 4,498 USD / year)
Living costs
Chicago, United States: 1,862 - 3,577 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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