Contact Information
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Address 1: 3000 Arlington Ave









Address 2: The University of Toledo









Address 3: College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences









City: Toledo









State: Ohio









Zip/Postal Code: 43614









Country: United States













Program Location:: Ohio









Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Zahoor Shah
  Title: Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research 
  Office: College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  Phone (Work): 419-383-1587
  Email: zahoor.shah@utoledo.edu
- Name: Wendy Zaborski
  Title: Administrative Assistant
  Office: Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
  Phone (Work): 419-383-1511
  Email: wendy.zaborski@utoledo.edu










Institutional Website::
- https://www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy/depts/mbc/










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Program Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: January 15, 2027









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Participation
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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: No









Link to Application: https://www.utoledo.edu/admission/apply/













Application Fee:: $75









Application Deadline Description::
Application due by January 15th for Fall admission.










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Program Description
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Program Description:
The Department of Medicinal and Biological Chemistry consists of 16 primary and joint faculty members. In addition to basic biochemistry, our faculty members are involved in research in neuroscience, autoimmunity and basic immunology, cancer therapy and vaccines, inflammation and obesity, kidney and cardiovascular diseases, toxicology, organic synthesis, and targeted drug design and development. Our faculty members are recognized authorities in their areas of specialization, conducting research that contributes to the development of new treatments, practices, and innovations.

The department is equipped with state-of-the-art computer-assisted instrumentation, providing facilities that allow for a wide variety of research approaches. These facilities are available for use by all students involved in graduate research.

The department is associated with the Center for Drug Design and Development, a university-wide resource and a focal point for developing collaborative research efforts with the pharmaceutical industry.

LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE PH.D. IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY DEGREE
* Interpret and critically evaluate literature in the respective discipline and identify gaps in current knowledge.
* Design, implement, and analyze the results of an independent research project in the respective discipline.
* Effectively communicate and defend research findings orally and in writing.
* Describe and comply with standards of ethical conduct of research.
* Effectively work in a team of colleagues within the discipline.
* Demonstrate ability to independently design, plan, and execute a research program in the area of specialization.
* Develop the ability to lead a research team and delegate components of a research program.
* Anticipate new developments in the general field of pharmaceutical sciences and related fields.
* Communicate and negotiate with leaders in these fields to find employment.










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Institution Information
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Is your institution public or private?: Public









Are you currently accepting applications for this program?: Yes









Program Start Term:: Fall









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Degree Requirements
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Credits Required for Degree: : 90









Required Rotations:: Research









Seminars:: Required









College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Required









Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Required









Thesis/Dissertation:: Required









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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: On Campus









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Area(s) of Study:: Biochemistry, Biological Science, Chemical Science, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Medicinal Chemistry









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Program Statistics
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: Yes









Last academic year-number of matriculated students for your program:: 5









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Have you graduated your first class for this program?: Yes









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GRE Section
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 Is the GRE required?: No













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Recommended for international Degree holders










Are any of the following tests required for international applicants?: TOEFL or IELTS









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Letters of Recommendation
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Letters of Recommendation:
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Are letters of recommendations required by your program?: Yes









 If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required?: 3













Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: :
Professional references.










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Other Admission Requirements
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Minimum overall GPA considered:: 3.5









Recommended overall GPA considered:: 3.5









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Financial Support
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Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 100









Type of financial support available:: Tuition Waiver, Research Assistantship, Teaching Assistantship









What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission?: N/A









Enter any additional information regarding financial support: :
Pre doctoral fellowships 










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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program









Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program









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