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Northeastern University

PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery at Northeastern University Northeastern University in United States

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Pharmacology

Funding

The page notes that admitted students may be considered for admission and funding, but it does not specify stipend, tuition coverage, or a guaranteed funding package. Full-time on-ground PhD study is offered, and students may pursue summer industrial internships.

Deadline

Dec 6, 2026

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United States

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Northeastern University

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Pharmacology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Drug Delivery
Biology
Medical Science
Nanoscience
Pharmacy
Biopharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacokinetic

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About this position

Northeastern University’s Bouvé College of Health Sciences is advertising a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery in Boston, United States. The program trains students to design and synthesize novel biologically active compounds and to study their mechanisms of action using biochemical, biophysical, and pharmacological approaches.

Research specializations include synthetic medicinal chemistry, biochemical/pharmacological approaches, and biophysical aspects of drug discovery. Faculty research areas mentioned on the page include substance use disorders and addiction, neuropathic pain, obesity and metabolic disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. Students can also focus on drug delivery systems, biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics, physical pharmacy and polymeric dosage form development, or drug metabolism.

The program is full-time and on-ground at the Boston campus. The page notes that students may have the option of summer industrial internships with Boston-area pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. GRE is optional, and F1 eligibility is indicated as yes.

Admissions requirements include a baccalaureate degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, medical technology, pharmacy, chemical engineering, or a related field; at least two semesters of undergraduate coursework in mathematics (including calculus), biology, physics, biochemistry, and organic chemistry; a minimum GPA of 3.0; three letters of recommendation; a personal statement of at least 500 words; a CV/resume; and official transcripts. International applicants must submit a WES iCAP credential evaluation, and non-native English speakers must provide TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Application deadline: Dec 6. Applicants are instructed to submit materials through the Northeastern University Application Portal.

Funding details

The page notes that admitted students may be considered for admission and funding, but it does not specify stipend, tuition coverage, or a guaranteed funding package. Full-time on-ground PhD study is offered, and students may pursue summer industrial internships.

What's required

Applicants must have at least two semesters of undergraduate coursework (or equivalent) in mathematics including calculus, biology, physics, biochemistry, and organic chemistry. A baccalaureate degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, medical technology, pharmacy, chemical engineering, or a related field is required. Minimum GPA is 3.0 or higher. Required application materials include three letters of recommendation, a personal statement of at least 500 words, a CV/resume, and official transcripts; applicants with non-U.S. coursework must submit a WES iCAP credential evaluation. For non-native English speakers, TOEFL or IELTS is required, with preferred minimum scores of 100 iBT TOEFL or 7.5 IELTS Academic. GRE scores are optional.

How to apply

Submit all required documents through the Northeastern University Application Portal. Review the admissions checklist, prepare transcripts, recommendations, statement, and test scores if applicable, then apply by the deadline. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] with questions.

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