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.
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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
TTUHSC 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
TTUHSC 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.
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