Admission

Admission Procedure and Requirements
Entering students should have the equivalent of a Pacific Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Arts degree with at least a B (3.0) Grade Point Average (GPA) in all upper division coursework. GRE scores must be: Verbal + Quant: 1100 or above, Writing: 3.0 or above. Depending on the research focus area, there are minimum undergraduate units required in the mathematical, physical, chemical, pharmaceutical and biological disciplines.

International students: In addition to meeting coursework, GPA, and GRE requirements, international Students whose native language is not English must submit their TOEFL (minimum score 233, electronic: 89).

Three additional items are required for admission:

1. The completed graduate application form
2. A letter from the applicant stating his/her goals relative to a research and/or teaching career
3. Three letters of recommendation from someone who is familiar with the student's learning and research abilities.

PLEASE ALSO SEND AN UNOFFICIAL COPY (photocopy is sufficient) OF YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE DIRECTLY TO THE CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT.

PLEASE ALSO INDICATE CLEARLY YOUR INTENTION TO WORK IN THE CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT AND IN ONE OF THE CHEMISTRY TRACKS, i.e. BIOANALYTICAL/PHYSICAL or SYNTHESIS/DRUG DISCOVERY.

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For detailed program listings, current admission requirements, and official application write to:

Dr. Jim Uchizono
Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics and Medicinal Chemistry
Associate Provost of Research and Interim Dean of Graduate Studies
University of the Pacific
206 Knoles Hall
Stockton, California 95211
209.946.2396

Valerie Andeola
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
209.946.7716