Master of Science in Pharmacology

Fall 2025 Admission Deadlines

Priority Deadline: March 17, 2025
Final Deadline: June 14, 2025

Admissions Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution
  • A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Official transcript(s)
  • A minimum of two years of undergraduate coursework related to biology and/or chemistry
  • A minimum of one year of laboratory experience (e.g., employment, research, coursework)
  • Personal statement addressing motivation and suitability for the program
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English Language Proficiency: All graduate applicants, except those who have earned an undergraduate or master’s degree from an institution at which English was the sole language of instruction according to the World Higher Education Database, are required to demonstrate English proficiency for admissions consideration. If English is not the sole language of instruction listed or if no language is listed at all, the waiver does not apply and the applicant is required to take and pass an approved English proficiency test (TOEFL or IELTS).
    • TOEFL (minimum score of 80)
    • IELTS (minimum overall score of 7)

Note: the GRE exam is not required.

Application Process

Students are admitted to the MSP program on an annual basis for the Fall quarter. In depth information on the UCI application process can be found at http://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/.

Step 1

Complete and submit your Application for Admission online. The application is found on the Graduate Division/UC Irvine web page Online application for graduate admissions. Under the degree section, select the Master of Science in Pharmacology option.

Note that the Statement of Purpose is part of the online application. This statement should demonstrate your writing ability and clarity of thought. It should include a personal history describing your professional and academic achievements, and in particular, your laboratory and research experience. You should provide a statement of purpose, detailing current goals, and specifically how and why the MSP program will help you achieve them. You also should indicate your understanding of the challenges of online learning and articulate your readiness to benefit from this type of instructional modality.

If you have any technical difficulties submitting your application, email gradapplicant@uci.edu or call (949) 824-6363.

Step 2

Pay fees. Once you have finalized your application in full, press the submit button which then prompts you to pay the appropriate application fee using Visa or MasterCard.

Nonrefundable application fees:
US citizens and lawful US permanent residents: $135
All other applicants, including international students: $155

Step 3

Provide Letter of Recommendation and Waiver of Access forms (available via the online application system) to the three people you have identified who can evaluate your academic and/or professional achievement, describe your strengths and weaknesses, and comment on our character, integrity and motivation. Letters that speak to your ability to perform in a post-graduate academic program are especially useful. All letters must be submitted online.

Step 4

Upload all transcripts to your application. Ensure the scanned copies are legible before uploading. Do not mail official transcripts to the department. If you are admitted, you will be asked to mail official transcripts to the Graduate Division at that time.

Step 5

International students must submit the results of their TOEFL exam. Scores will be sent directly to UC Irvine by the testing agency. Please choose Institution Code 4859.

NOTE: All supplemental materials must arrive before or on the application deadline in order for the application to be deemed complete and reviewed. You must supply a valid e-mail address that you will maintain at least 8 months after you apply. Students will be notified via this email address when they have been accepted into the program.