Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

​All applications must be made via the UM Graduate School’s online application portal.

We strongly urge you to visit the department’s website to which you are applying, as that site will offer detailed information about the specific program.

The following materials must be on file in the Graduate School before the deadlines in order to be assured consideration.

1. A completed online application, including the application fee
2. Official transcripts from all institutions from which a degree was obtained AND from any institution attended for graduate work –junior/community college transcripts are NOT required
3. If required, official test scores
4. Letters of recommendation
5. Department requirements such as statement of purpose, resume, and interview. Please check with the individual department for all requirements.

Environmental Toxicology​​

• Fall: February 1
• ​​​​​​​Spring: October 1

​Medicinal Chemistry

• ​​Fall: February 1
• ​​​​​​​Spring: October 1

​Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery​​​

• Fall: April 1 (rolling)
• ​​​​​​​Spring: October 1 (rolling)

​Pharmacognosy​​​

• Fall: February 1
• ​​​​​​​Spring: October 1

​Pharmacology

• ​​​Fall: February 1
• ​​​​​​​Spring: October 1

​Pharmacy Administration

• ​​Fall: January 10

The School of Pharmacy prides itself on preparing our students to be leaders in the biomedical and biopharmaceutical world. We provide many professional development opportunities to promote leadership, and our graduates are successful at securing leadership positions in academia, industry, and government.

Other opportunities for leadership development & advocacy include:

• Serve on School of Pharmacy committees.
• Serve as an officer in a student organization.
• Pursue leadership positions in professional organizations, both locally and nationally.
• Be a teaching assistant and lead discussions with professional pharmacy students.
• Interact with seminar speakers and alumni, networking with national and international leaders in the biomedical and biopharmaceutical world.

Get involved and belong! In addition to the various campus activities such as recreational sports, social clubs, theater and arts, academic clubs, and other extracurricular activities, the School of Pharmacy offers several student organizations and activities for graduate students to join and participate in. We believe your experience, outside of the classroom and inside, is important to your success, professional development, and career readiness.

American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Student Chapter

AAPS is a professional and scientific organization that promotes the advancement of the capacity of pharmaceutical scientists to develop products and therapies that improve global health.​​

BioMolecular Sciences Student Advocates (BSA)

BSA promotes fellowship, embracing diversity, leadership development, public service projects, and providing an avenue for student-initiated departmental advancement.

​Glycoscience Student Advocates (GSA)

Glycoscience Student Advocates (GSA) is comprised of graduate and undergraduate students interested in or conducting glycoscience-related research at The University of Mississippi. GSA strives to promote the field of glycoscience by encouraging the research, education, and training of interdisciplinary glycoscience trainees, as well as hosting seminars and knowledgeable speakers during monthly meetings.

International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) Student Chapter

ISPOR is the leading professional society for health economics and outcomes research. Our student chapter has won the ISPOR Outstanding Chapter award for multiple years.

​Minority Association of Successful Scientists (MASS)

MASS runs and extends the mission to diversify the biomedical field by providing unique and focused scientific and professional development opportunities.

Explore! Engage in cutting-edge research and work with internationally recognized faculty!

The School of Pharmacy is globally recognized for its multidisciplinary research in discovering, developing, and translating innovative solutions to healthcare problems. Key strategic impact areas for the School of Pharmacy include cancer, cardiometabolic disorders, neuroscience and drugs of abuse, infectious diseases, and medication optimization.

As a graduate student, you will be deeply immersed in research with our faculty. The school’s faculty and scientists maintain active, funded research programs in a variety of biomedical, social administrative, and clinical sciences. Each competes for funding from a variety of sources, including the National Institutes of Health, other federal agencies, foundations, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Our students and faculty also engage in the community!

• The faculty and graduate students in the Department of BioMolecularSciences test lead water levels for our local communities.
• Faculty and graduate students in the Department of Pharmacy Administration work with local Lafayette country high schools to engage in research.