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<\/span>Is the Statement of Purpose the same as the Personal Statement?<\/div>\n
\nThe Statement of Purpose is an application requirement<\/em> to explain your educational and professional objectives. Write about your academic background, scientific interests, career goals, what motivates you to pursue PhD studies, and what attracts you to the UW Department of Pharmaceutics graduate programs specifically. Also, please list at least three Pharmaceutics faculty members\u00a0<\/a>who you see as potential research mentors.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, the Personal Statement is\u00a0optional<\/em>. We evaluate all applicants holistically, looking beyond academic records alone for evidence of personal development, resilience, relevant experience, and contributions to outreach, inclusion, and equity in science. In particular, UW Department of Pharmaceutics welcomes applicants from communities and backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in science based on factors including \u2013 but not limited to \u2013 race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, socioeconomic status, age, and veteran status. To that end, we invite you to include an optional Personal Statement describing relevant experiences and accomplishments. This statement could describe how your lived experiences have shaped your scientific interests and future goals, how you have overcome barriers, and how you have helped others overcome their own obstacles.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/span>Can I apply for Winter or Spring Quarter?<\/div>\n
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No. For both of the PhD program and MS program, the Department only accepts applications for Fall Quarter. For exact start dates, see the academic calendar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/span>Can the application fee to the Graduate School be waived?<\/div>\n
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The application fee can be waived in certain circumstances. Need-based waivers are available to applicants who qualify, if their family or individual income for the most recent tax year falls below certain defined limits. Current McNair Scholars and PPIA (Public Policy and International Affairs Program) Fellows are also eligible waivers, if they have sent documentation to the Graduate School at uwgrad@uw.edu<\/a>\u00a0in advance. Note \u2013 fee waiver requests must be submitted in the online application after all steps of the application have been completed and\u00a0at least<\/u>\u00a07 calendar days prior to the Department of Pharmaceutics\u2019 application deadline.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, applicants studying on F or J visas are not eligible for application fee waivers. <\/strong>You can find more information in the\u00a0Application Fee and Fee Waiver<\/strong>\u00a0section on\u00a0this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/span>When and where do I submit official transcripts?<\/div>\n
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For specific details, see the UW Graduate School\u2019s web page<\/a>. In general, The Graduate School does not require you to send official transcripts during the application process. Once you are accepted into the program, you will provide your official transcripts to the Graduate School.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/span>How many applications do you receive and how many students are accepted?<\/div>\n
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Every year it is different. For our PhD program, we receive anywhere from 60 to 140 applications and accept 2 to 5 students per academic year. For our MS program, we receive anywhere from 40 to 80 applications and accept 2 to 7 students per academic year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/span>Do you interview potential students?<\/div>\n
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Yes, we conduct Zoom interviews for 8-30 selected applicants in February for the PhD program<\/strong> and may bring in qualified candidates for in-person visits at the end of February or early March.<\/p>\n

For our MS program<\/strong>, we conduct Zoom interviews of selected applicants starting in early February.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/span>I am interested in the research of certain faculty members. Can I be admitted to the PhD program if these faculty members want to accept me as their student? Should I contact individual faculty members to increase my chance of getting into the programs?<\/div>\n
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Contacting individual faculty members will not increase your chance of getting admitted to the programs.<\/strong> Reviewing process is through the first-round selection by the Graduate Program Committee with all faculty members\u2019 approval. Zoom and\/or in-person interviews are also done by randomly selected faculty members depending on their availability. In other words, admissions decisions are through faculty\u2019s collective efforts, not by specific individual faculty members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/span>What is the estimated annual cost for international students?<\/div>\n
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Please refer to the following link for estimated cost for international students: https:\/\/iss.washington.edu\/resources\/campus-resources\/money-matters\/annual-expenses\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/span>How much is the tuition cost for the MS program?<\/div>\n
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Depending on whether you are a resident or nonresident, the cost for the program could differ. Here is the link you can check the current tuition cost for the program: https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/opb\/tuition-fees\/current-tuition-and-fees-dashboards\/graduate-tuition-dashboard\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/span>Are there any opportunities for students to join a lab for research experience in the MS program?<\/div>\n
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All our MS students are required to join a lab for research because our MS program is thesis-based. Students will be assigned to work in a lab when they first join our program based on their own research interests and the availabilities of labs accepting students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/span>Are there any scholarship opportunities?<\/div>\n
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MS students are self-funded. There are scholarship opportunities for students from the Department of Pharmaceutics, the School of Pharmacy, and the University. However, the eligibility and the award amount for these scholarships vary and students should not count on these opportunities alone for funding the program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/span>Are there any paid TA opportunities?<\/div>\n
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There might be paid TA opportunities through the Department or other academic departments on campus, however, these are not guaranteed opportunities, and students need to submit separate applications when these opportunities are available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/span>Am I required to write a thesis to be able to graduate from the MS program?<\/div>\n
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MS students are required to submit a master\u2019s thesis. The content of the thesis is usually a research summary of their laboratory project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/span>How is the MS program related to the PhD program? Can I transfer from the MS program to the PhD program?<\/div>\n
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Students admitted into the PCEUT MS program can formally apply to the PhD program if desired. However, automatic transfer option is not available. One can either apply to the PhD program at the end of their second year while in the MS program, and if accepted, will begin as a second year in the PhD program the next academic year. Alternatively, they can apply at a later time to the PhD program after completing the MS program requirements and graduated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Admissions FAQs with the Graduate School:<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/grad.uw.edu\/admission\/understanding-the-application-process\/admissions-faqs\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Equal Opportunity Statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a\u00a0protected veteran. This policy applies to all programs and facilities, including, but not limited to, admissions, educational programs, employment, and patient and hospital services. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Discrimination is prohibited by Presidential Executive Order 11246 as amended, Washington State Gubernatorial Executive Orders 89-01 and 93-07, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Washington State Law Against Discrimination RCW 49.60, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, State of Washington Gender Equity in Higher Education Act of 1989, sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Vietnam Era Veterans\u2019 Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 as amended, other federal and state statutes, regulations, and University policy. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action compliance efforts at the University of Washington are coordinated by the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, University of Washington,\u00a0442A Gerberding Hall, Box 351240, Seattle, Washington, 98195-1240, telephone 206.543.1830 or email\u00a0<\/em>eoaa@uw.edu<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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