How to Apply:

For the PHARMACEUTICS or DRUG DISCOVERY AND EXPERIMENTAL THERAPEUTICS PhD Programs:

  • Complete the BioMedCAS application and pay the application fee.
  • Follow the directions on the BioMedCAS application website for submitting supporting documents, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.
  • The early application deadline is FEBRUARY 1st. Applications are considered until classes are filled.  

For HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH PhD Program:

  • Complete a University of Iowa Graduate Admissions application.
  • After you complete the application and pay the application fee ($60 for domestic, and $100 for international), you will receive a HawkID and Login. 
  • Login to the University of Iowa Admissions portal. Upload supporting documents there.

Supporting Documents:

  • Transcripts (Minimum GPA is 3.0)
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • TOEFL, iELTS, or DuoLingo test scores
  • Minimum DuoLingo: 105
  • Minimum TOEFL: 83
  • Minimum iELTS: 7.0 with no individual score below 6.0
  • The GRE test is optional. 
  • It is not necessary to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or DuoLingo score if you have a U.S. Master's Degree
  • It is not necessary to submit a WES Transcript evaluation.

Requirements and Deadlines

  • U.S. Bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the University of Iowa Office of Admissions.
  • It is not necessary to have earned a Master's degree to be eligible to apply to the PhD program.
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
Early application deadline: Feb. 1. 
Applications are considered until classes are filled.  
For assistance, please email
the College of Pharmacy Graduate Program at
Pharmacy-PSET@uiowa.edu

Areas of Graduate Study