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Application Process

PharmD Application Process

Steps

1. Complete PharmCAS Application

All applicants are required to complete the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) application. For a complete application, follow PharmCAS instructions regarding submitting official transcripts.  For full information, visit www.pharmcas.org.

2. Holistic Admissions Application Review

The College of Pharmacy engages in a holistic admissions process which means that every aspect of the applicant’s record is important. We evaluate three areas: academics, experiences, and attributes. We look for applicants who have good communication skills, leadership experience, problem solving skills, a demonstration of pharmacy knowledge, and a commitment to service to others.  It is highly recommended (though not required) that applicants gain paid or unpaid pharmacy experience.

3. Complete Personal Interview (Invitation only)

Graduate Application Process

The Department of Graduate Pharmaceutical Sciences offers programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. These programs are designed to prepare scientists, educators and practitioners for careers in pharmaceutical education, research, industry and related areas of specialized practice.

Students may pursue research training in a variety of areas represented by the expertise of graduate faculty mentors, including:

  • Drug Transporters
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Neurosciences
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmacology
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Toxicology
  • Drug Delivery
  • Pharmacy Administration

Applicants wishing to apply directly to the PhD program in Pharmaceutical Sciences should follow this link https://pharmacy.ouhsc.edu/programs/graduate-programs/admission
(to: admission requirements page under graduate section)

Graduate Program Handbook (pdf)

To be considered, you must first submit a pre-application. Applications will not be considered without a pre-application approval. Only a limited number of new graduate positions are available each year and are dependent on funded research projects. This pre-application online service is available only during the months of September through November.

You may start your pre-application here.

Please note: All application materials should be received by December 15 for admission the following fall. Late applications may be considered with prior approval of the College of Pharmacy Graduate Program.

  • Only those individuals who have received encouragement from the college in the pre-application process can complete a formal application.
  • Applications are best submitted through the admissions website. Please specify you are applying for the Doctor of Philosophy program (major code 1211R).
  • GRE and TOEFL/IELTS scores must be provided directly by the testing services (the institutional code for the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is 6902).

(Preferably submit via single email attachment to OUPharmGrad@ouhsc.edu.)

There are several items that should be sent directly to the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, Graduate Program, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1110 N. Stonewall Ave, CPB-303, Oklahoma City, OK, 73117:

  • Three letters of reference using this fillable pdf form. Download the Letter of Reference form.
  • A resume that lists your education and professional experience.
  • A personal statement which includes a narrative description of your career goals. Include your research interests and the area of specialization in which you wish to train.
  • One copy of any scientific or professional articles that you have authored or co-authored. (Limit to 3 most significant publications)

Official transcripts from US Universities must be sent directly to: Office of Admissions and Records, University of Oklahoma HSC, 1105 North Stonewall, LIB 121, Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1221 or via email to admissions@ouhsc.edu.

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