Pharmacology Program

Students are admitted only in the Fall Semester and we are offering the Ph.D. degree only (no M.S. degree). While there is no application deadline, applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application by February. Completed applications are reviewed as they are received and applicants are interviewed by phone or in person until the class is filled.

All students receive a full stipend (currently $24,000 per year) and we pay all tuition!

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO ADVANCED STUDIES IN PHARMACOLOGY

Admission to the Graduate Program in Pharmacology is a two step process. A student must be accepted both by the Graduate School at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and by the Graduate Program in Pharmacology. The Graduate School requires the following information:

1. A completed application form.

2. Official college transcripts from all colleges attended. These must be mailed from the college to the Graduate School of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Before a final acceptance can be granted, a transcript must be submitted showing the granting of a B.A., B.S. or equivalent.

3. Foreign students must also submit the following:

A. A completed Summary of Educational Experiences form

B. Official GRE scores

C. Official TOEFL scores (a minimum score of 625 -paper test, 255-computer test, or 100-internet test is required)

In addition to the documents and requirements for admission to the Graduate School of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the Graduate Program in Pharmacology requires the following information:

1. An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (A = 4.0) or higher.

2. Satisfactory performance of the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) or the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT, with special permission). Official scores must be submitted by the office that administers the test. A minimum GRE score (verbal + quant combined) of > 1050 is required for full consideration.

3. A letter from the applicant describing his/her interest in pharmacology answering the following questions:

A. Why are you interested in pharmacology?

B. What are your career goals?

4. Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the applicant's scientific and academic capabilities.

5. A departmental interview, if possible.