CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR
PHARMACOLOGY PROGRAM
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR
PHARMACOLOGY PROGRAM
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Admissions Requirements
Contacts
Sandra Pinho, PhD
Associate Professor
Director of Graduate Studies
spinho@uic.edu
Kishore Wary, PhD
Associate Professor
Co-Director of Graduate Studies
kkwary@uic.edu
Admissions Requirements
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis. The department does not admit students to a master's program. In addition to the Graduate College requirements, applicants must meet the following minimum program requirements:
Baccalaureate Degree: No restrictions. Prior academic work should include chemistry, biology, physics and math. Biochemistry and physiology are also helpful.
Grade Point Average: Minimum 2.75 out of 4.00 (3.0 or above preferred).
Tests Required: GRE general. Preference is given to the applicants with percentile ranking above 65% on the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing sections of the GRE.
Minimum TOEFL Scores: 213 (computer-based test); Reading 19, Speaking 20, Listening 17, Writing 21, Total 80 (iBT); 550 (paper-based test)
Minimum IELTS Scores: Listening 6.0; Writing 6.0; Reading 6.0; Speaking 6.0; Total Score : 6.5
Letters of Recommendation: Please submit three (3) letters of recommendation, which should be on the author's letterhead.
Personal Statement: Required. One page summarizing past academic and research experience (if any) and motivation for pursuing a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology.
Interview and Visit to Department: Qualified candidates will be invited to interviews arranged in conjunction with the GEMS program.