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PhD of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Northeastern University campus

About the program

A pharmaceutical sciences doctorate on drug delivery systems.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Research Assistant
  • Program Coordinator
  • Project Assistant
  • Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

  • Students take a seminar and core courses totalling 31 semester hours
  • Pass a qualifying examination
  • Reach candidacy
  • Form a dissertation committee
  • Defend a proposal and give an oral dissertation defence.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's or master's degree (advanced entry for applicants with a prior master's)
  • Transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • Resume
  • Recommendation letters
  • Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials
  • GRE optional.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree (Advanced Entry tracks listed for applicants with a prior master's), Transcripts, Personal statement, Resume, Recommendation letters, Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials, GRE optional.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters
  • CV or Resume.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's requirements and PhD deadline. Apply online through the graduate application and pay the 100 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts with a Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US degrees
  2. Personal statement
  3. Resume
  4. Recommendation letters and TOEFL
  5. IELTS
  6. PTE or Duolingo scores. After admission
  7. Submit the I-20 request form with a passport copy. Apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$49,257 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$600 USD

Program details

CampusBoston campus
Faculty or schoolBouvé College of Health Sciences
DepartmentPharmaceutics and Drug Delivery
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value31
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteResearch and teaching assistantships or departmental graduate funding may be available to eligible doctoral students, Verify the actual funding offer with the academic department.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.