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.  The FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE is:  MARCH 15th.

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: $100 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 or iELTS test scores
GRE test is optional. If it will enhance your application, you may submit a GRE test score, however, a GRE is not required.
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
The early APPLICATION DEADLINE is:  FEBRUARY 1st. 
The final APPLICATION DEADLINE is:  MARCH 15th.

 

Areas of Graduate Study

For assistance please email
the College of Pharmacy Graduate Program Coordinator: lois-baker@uiowa.edu or
call the Graduate Program Office 
at (319) 335-8797.