About
UC Irvine’s PhD in Pharmacological Sciences program offers a solid foundation in cutting-edge scientific research in the pharmaceutical sciences, opportunities to network with industry scientists and academic researchers inside and outside UCI, and a deep expertise in a frontier research area of pharmaceutical sciences.
Students can choose from one of three tracks within the program: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology or Medicinal Chemistry.
Areas of Study
The current areas of study in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department include:
- Structural and chemical biology
- Medicinal chemistry
- Structure-based drug design
- Molecular neuropharmacology
- Pharmacology of aging
- Molecular evolution
- Synthetic biology
- Natural product biosynthesis & synthase engineering
- Cancer prevention and therapy
- Gene regulation and intercellular signaling
- Computational biology and bioinformatics
- Nanomedicine for targeted drug & gene delivery
UCI offers world-class research experience in a small program where every individual matters. Our faculty are deeply committed to our students through:
Meet Our Students
I am very thankful to have had a great graduate school experience that was positive in many aspects. I feel blessed to have a supportive advisor who has helped shape me into a well-rounded scientist. My fellow graduate students have been welcoming and supportive, and I have built lasting friendships. The interdisciplinary nature of the PhD in Pharmacological Sciences program has exposed me to a wide range of research areas, broadening my knowledge and perspective. The available resources and facilities have significantly advanced my research.
Huda Barhoosh, PhD ’24
