Overview

The Pharmaceutics program of the University of Minnesota is among the best in the nation. As a student you will develop a broad background in the physical and biological sciences that shape the drug development process, specializing in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug metabolism, crystal engineering, polymer-based drug delivery, biophysical chemistry, or molecular biopharmaceutics

What is Pharmaceutics?

Pharmaceutics focuses on the development and evaluation of drug delivery systems. Pharmaceutical scientists engage in a variety of important work including:

characterizing physical properties of drugs
developing dosage forms for drugs in the context of physiochemical properties and desired route of administration
exploring the relationship between dosage form and drug availability to the site of action
quantitatively evaluating drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and pharmacological activity in the living organism

Career

Our graduates have a 100 percent job placement rate, accepting positions as scientists in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, academia, and government.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pharmacokinetics

Physical Pharmacy

Biopharmaceutics

Controlled Drug and Gene Delivery: Materials, Mechanisms, and Models

Solubility and Solid-State Properties of Drugs

Advanced Neuropharmaceutics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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General requirements

Attach a legible scan or download from each college or university you have attended, including current institution if applicable. Each must include your name, the institution's name, and the courses for which you have enrolled

Do not send official (paper) transcripts at this time

U.S. institutions: 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)

Foreign institutions: First Class or the equivalent

TOEFL, IELTS, or DET scores

Personal Statement: Describe your immediate and long-range career objectives and your areas of research interest in Pharmaceutics

Diversity Statement

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Resume/CV

Writing Sample: Abstracts, papers, articles, etc.

Description of Research

Recommendations should come from three (3) individuals who have direct knowledge of your experience and capability, such as a professor or direct supervisor

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17400 USD / year

≈ 17400 USD / year
Out-of-State

17400 USD / year

≈ 17400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15060 USD / year

≈ 15060 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

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