Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ph.D.
Through the innovative scholarly training of our graduate students, we strive to become
outstanding pharmaceutical and biomedical scientists, benefitting the community at
large.
Career Outlook and Opportunities
Our students are in high demand!
The Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences (GPPS) is a diverse science program
which trains students for highly desirable and lucrative careers in:
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Academia
- Governmental Agencies
curriculum
Our comprehensive education utilizes diversity and practical experience in a variety
of learning environments.
Ph.D. students may choose to do doctoral research in:
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Brain Drug Delivery
- Pharmacokinetics
- Cancer Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Research/Teaching Assistantships
- Receive a yearly Research Assistantship of $29,000
- Partial (80-90%) tuition waivers.
- Rigorous training that is critical to your success as a pharmaceutical scientist in
academia and industry.
Work with Cutting-edge Equipment
Research growth at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center requires access to
and support of appropriate cutting-edge core equipment that is at the driving edge
of research. Additionally, students work in the labs of faculty in Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Immunotherapeutics and Biotechnology.
One Program – Two Campuses Across Texas
In Amarillo, rugged cowboy culture meets big-city sophistication. Whether you're looking
for your next amazing outdoor adventure or you just want to see something new - Amarillo's
got you covered.
- Over 270 Annual Days of Sunshine
- Cost of Living is 14% lower than the national average*
- 241,802 Population
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ Amarillo Campus
Abilene serves as a regional center for distribution, commerce, industry, transportation,
and education - providing it with an assortment of lodging, dining, cultural, and
shopping opportunities typically only found in larger cities.
- 10 minute commute time
- Cost of Living is 4% lower than the national average*
- 136,000 Population
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ Abilene Campus
Fall Application Deadline (Ph.D. & M.S.)
Application fee waived for Summer/Fall applicants, if complete.
Required Education: Core Curriculum (32 hours), including Pharmaceutical Sciences
Seminar in Fall and Spring.