Apply - Ph.D.

— Fees

Application Fees: Domestic Students $65 | International Students: $85

Application Fee Waiver  - The department is not able to offer fee waivers of any kind. If you need assistance covering the cost of the various fees for exams, please see ETS GRE^® Fee Reduction Program.

— What You Will Need to Complete the Application

To complete and submit the online KU Graduate Application for a degree in KU Pharmaceutical Chemistry, you will need the following information:

1. Transcripts

• Be prepared to submit a copy of of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts online as part of your KU Graduate Application. The online (unofficial) copy can be used during initial consideration.
• If you are accepted into the KU Pharmaceutical Chemistry program, you will be required to have official copies of your transcripts sent directly to KU from your institution.
  • Via Mail:
    Transcripts must be sent directly from your institution in a sealed envelope to:
    • KU Graduate Admissions
      KU Visitor Center
      1502 Iowa Street
      Lawrence, KS 66045
  • Electronically:
    If your institution offers a secure electronic transcript delivery service, you may have your transcripts sent to graduateadm@ku.edu.
  • IMPORTANT: Do not email your transcripts directly. Transcripts contain confidential information. Email is not a secure method of file transfer.
• For more guidance on transcripts from non-U.S. institutions, see KU International Admissions.
• You are welcome to have your official transcripts sent directly to KU at any time.

2. GRE Scores

• GRE scores are not required to be included with your application.
• If you have already taken the exam and would like to include your report with your application, please request your score be sent directly to KU Graduate Admissions using the institution code: R6871

3. Resume/Curriculum Vita (CV)

• Be prepared to upload a copy of your resume or curriculum vita (CV).
• Include details of previous educational and research experience (if applicable).

4. Personal Statement

Be prepared to upload a brief personal statement (1 – 1.5 pages) to help us understand why you are interested in graduate school and more specifically why you have selected our department.

5. Letters of Recommendation

• Be prepared to enter the names and emails of three individuals, preferably professors or direct supervisors, who can provide a recommendation on your behalf.
• Select people who you believe are the most qualified to comment on your potential to succeed in graduate studies in our department.
• The individuals you identify will receive instructions via email to submit their recommendation.
• Recommendation requests may be submitted through the application before the application is fully submitted, or at the time of submission.
• Recommendations received on your behalf prior to application submission will link to your application when it is submitted.
• If a reference is unable to submit their letter online, please have them email their letter directly to pharmchem@ku.edu.
• The department will only accept recommendation letters that are sent directly from the reference, letters received from the application will not be accepted.

6. English Proficiency Scores

Non-Native English Speakers Only

• Students who are non-native English speakers, must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and listening in English via the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE test.
• Request that your testing agency send your official scores directly to KU (Code: 6871-47)