Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
- 4-5 Years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6
Credits
90 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Gainesville, United States
Disciplines
- Translation & Interpreting
- Pharmacology
Overview
The Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research training program at University of Florida is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research and Pharmaceutics with the goal of preparing motivated individuals to pursue independent research careers in academia, industry, or government.
Features
- The current research focus of the program is on understanding genetic and non-genetic factors that contribute to variability in drug response.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Responsible Conduct of Biomedical Research
- Advanced Genetics
- Foundations in Precision Medicine: Genomic Technologies
- Pharmacogenetics of Drug Metabolism
- Pharmacogenomic and Genomic Data Analysis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3.0
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a college, university, or higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the New England Commission of Higher Education, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or a comparable degree from an international institution.
- For applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required. Applicants should refer directly to their intended academic units for Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International (Non-residents): 44,757 AUD / year (≈ 31,872 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 44,757 AUD / year (≈ 31,872 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 17,890 AUD / year (≈ 12,740 USD / year)
Living costs
Gainesville, United States: 1,264-1,875 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available. Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research.
