Overview

The program is aimed at designing effective new drug therapies while minimizing adverse effects. Students in the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Design program of The University of Montana will receive didactic and laboratory training in the design and development of pharmacological compounds including the disciplines of molecular and cellular pharmacology and pharmacodynamics (drug target and biomarker discovery), medicinal chemistry (drug design and synthesis), pharmacokinetics (drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination), pharmaceutics (drug delivery and formulation), and toxicology (drug-induced toxicity). Research in the program includes a diverse range of therapeutic areas including cancer, cardiovascular, dermatological, immune-mediated, and neurological diseases.

Research opportunities

The Graduate Program is highly collaborative within the broader University of Montana research community with diverse opportunities for study and research at the interface of chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics with emphases on issues of pharmaceutical and biomedical importance. Faculty in the program are also closely aligned with several multidisciplinary research Centers at the University of Montana including the Center for Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, the Center for Environmental Health Sciences, and the Center for Structural for Functional Neuroscience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Pharmacology

Medicinal Chemistry I – Drug Design, Development and Discovery

Advanced Pharmacokinetics

Biomedical Research Ethics

Biomedical Statistics

Professional Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

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Priority deadline. Complete applications received after this date will be considered on a space available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Missoula, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.1

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English requirements

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General requirements

Online Application

$60.00 US application fee (paid online with the application)

3 letters of recommendation

Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended

Personal statement

Official General GRE scores (and TOEFL if international applicant) sent from ETS

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38750 USD / year

≈ 38750 USD / year
Out-of-State

38750 USD / year

≈ 38750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11158 USD / year

≈ 11158 USD / year

Living costs

Missoula

United States

1000 - 2071 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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