About the course

The Department of Industrial & Physical Pharmacy at Purdue University provides academic and research opportunities for graduate students interested in pharmaceutics as a scientific career.

　　Pharmaceutics is a discipline that today encompasses the traditional areas of industrial pharmacy, pharmacokinetics/biopharmaceutics, and physical pharmacy. The broad spectrum of research interests in one academic department, combined with research projects that integrate the biological and physical chemical sciences, provides the graduate student with an unparalleled opportunity to work in an outstanding intellectual research environment.

　　Over the years, students with undergraduate degrees in pharmacy, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, and the biological sciences have received their PhD degrees from the Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy. The diverse academic and cultural backgrounds of our graduate students create an excellent environment for personal as well as intellectual growth. We invite you to join us in our pursuit of excellence.

　　The Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy is one of three departments within the College of Pharmacy. There are between 30 and 40 Ph.D. students enrolled in the department. Postdoctoral research associates and visiting scholars further enrich the department?s intellectual atmosphere.

　　During the first semester on campus, each graduate student selects a major professor from among the graduate faculty of the department. The curriculum of the graduate student is then determined jointly by the student and his or her major professor. Each plan of study is designed to achieve the student's overall educational objective. In addition to departmental courses, each student's plan of study usually includes courses in physical, organic, and analytical chemistry, mathematics, statistics, biochemistry, and chemical engineering. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$86,382

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2025	West Lafayette

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Purdue University - West Lafayette

Official Transcripts required.

　　Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree: 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)

　　TOEFL iBT - 80 (Minimum Scores: Writing 18, Speaking 18, Listening 14 and Reading 19)

　　TOEFL PBT (overall score is no longer reported) - Reading 19, Listening 14 and Writing 18

　　IELTS - An overall band score of 6.5 is required for admission with the following minimum section requirements:

　　Reading 6.5, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0 and Writing 5.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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