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The Department of Pharmaceutics trains both Ph.D. and Master of Science students. These graduate students conduct research in precision medicine that is targeted towards improving patient therapy by maximizing drug efficacy while minimizing drug toxicity. This goal is achieved by understanding the processes, including drug delivery, that determine the exposure and pharmacological response to drugs. Areas of focus include genetic, environmental, physiological and disease processes that can alter metabolism, transport, distribution and absorption of drugs and endogenous compounds. The Department pursues these multidisciplinary and translational goals through collaborative research within the school, and with other schools at the UW and with national and international institutions. Graduates are highly successful in securing employment in the pharmaceutical industry, academia or regulatory agencies (e.g. FDA).

 Undergraduate Program


Pharmaceutics


 Program of Study: Minor: Pharmaceutical Sciences


Program Overview

Pharmaceutical sciences focus on the design, development, and safe and effective use of medications. Students completing this minor gain a broad understanding of fundamental concepts from the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and health economics/outcomes research. Prepares students for jobs in the pharmaceutical industry or academic/non-profit settings; graduate training in related academic disciplines; and training in healthcare professions, including pharmacy, medicine, nursing, and dentistry.

This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences

 Minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences


Completion Requirements

32-35 credits

  1. Core Courses (25-28 credits):
    1. one of the following options: (1) CHEM 142, CHEM 152, CHEM 162; (2) CHEM 143, CHEM 153; (3) CHEM 145, CHEM 155, CHEM 165
    2. one of CHEM 223, CHEM 237, CHEM 257
    3. PHARM 311/PHRMSC 311; MEDCH 327/PHRMSC 312; PHRMSC 313
  2. Electives (minimum 7 credits): see School of Pharmacy website for list of approved courses; maximum 3 credits of research coursework
  3. Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA for courses applied to the minor
  4. Minimum 16 credits must be taken in residence at UW Seattle
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 Graduate Programs


Pharmaceutics


 Program of Study: Doctor Of Philosophy (Pharmaceutics)


This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Doctor Of Philosophy (Pharmaceutics)
Admission Requirements

Contact department for requirements.

 Doctor Of Philosophy (Pharmaceutics)


Completion Requirements

Total credits: 110

  1. Core coursework (20 credits): PCEUT 502, 505, 506, 532, 540, MEDCH 501, BIOST 511
  2. Seminar (1 cr./qtr; 3 qtr/year until graduation): PCEUT 520
  3. Journal club (1 cr./qtr; 3 qtr/year until graduation): PCEUT 583
  4. Research (variable credit until graduation): PCEUT 600
  5. Dissertation (min. 27 credits): PCEUT 800
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 Program of Study: Master Of Science (Pharmaceutics)


This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Master Of Science (Pharmaceutics)
Admission Requirements

Contact department for requirements.

 Master Of Science (Pharmaceutics)


Completion Requirements

Total credits: 57

  1. Required coursework (16 credits): PCEUT 502, 505, 532, MEDCH 501, BIOST 511
  2. Seminar (1 cr/qtr until 6 credits reached): PCEUT 520
  3. Journal Club (1 cr/qtr until 6 credits reached): PCEUT 583
  4. Communication for Pharmaceutical Sciences (2 credits): PCEUT 540
  5. Thesis (min. 24 credits): PCEUT 700
  6. Electives (3 credits): Course list maintained by unit 
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