How do I obtain an application for admission?
All application materials are available online, however, you may request to have application materials mailed to you by contacting the Department of Medicinal Chemistry in any of the following ways:
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E-mail:
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medchem@umn.edu
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Postal mail:
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University of Minnesota
Department of Medicinal Chemistry
8-101 Weaver-Densford Hall
308 Harvard Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Phone:
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612-624-9919
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FAX:
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612-624-0139
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How do I apply for financial aid?
The Application for Admission to the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Consideration for Graduate Assistantship or Fellowship form is used both for general admission into the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and financial support.
What documentation is required for application?
Applying to the Graduate Program in Medicinal Chemistry requires the completion of two separate application packets:
- one for admission into the University of Minnesota Graduate School
- one for admission into the Department of Medicinal Chemistry
Please refer to the Application Instructions for a list of materials required for each packet.
When are applications due?
All application materials for students must be post-marked on or before December 15.
Do you have set minimum requirements for GPA, GRE or TOEFL scores?
The Graduate School has a preferred performance level of a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 on the computer-based test) for all international students whose native language is not English. Generally, successful applicants to our program have TOEFL scores well above the Graduate School minimum. Our graduate program does not have minimum requirements for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
What are the GRE and TOEFL institutions codes?
- The University of Minnesota Medicinal Chemistry
- The University of Minnesota Mpls./St. Paul institution code is 6874.
What criteria does the Department of Medicinal Chemistry consider for selection?
The factors that the faculty consider in deciding whether a students should be admitted into our program include the quality of the student's academic performance, the quality and reputation of the institution at which the applicant has carried out his/her previous academic work, the applicant's GRE scores, the comments from the applicant's recommenders, the nature and quality of an applicant's research experience, and the applicant's desire and commitment to graduate studies as relayed in his/her personal statement.
Does your department require specific prerequisite coursework?
Coursework in organic chemistry, physical chemistry and biochemistry are prerequisites for the courses required in our graduate program. In some instances, applicants who have not had either physical chemistry or biochemistry at the undergraduate level may be allowed to enroll in Medicinal Chemistry and make up such a deficiency during their first year in the program.
Does your department offer an M.S. degree program in Medicinal Chemistry?
Our department does offer an M.S. degree program, however, students are admitted to this program only under very special circumstances. Students are usually considered only for admission into the Ph.D. program.
Can you begin processing my application for admission before I submit the application fee?
No. The Office of Admissions is notable to process an application without the fee under any circumstances. If you submit your application materials without the fee, your application will be filed and no action will be taken until the fee is received.
Can I request that you waive the application fee?
No. The application fee cannot be waived or deferred and is not refundable. The application fee is$55.00 for U.S. applicants and permanent residents, and $75.00 for international applicants. Questions regarding the fee should be directed to the Graduate School.
When is the application deadline?
To receive maximum consideration for financial assistance, applications should be submitted by December 15.
Do you allow students to begin studies mid-year (at the beginning of Spring semester)?
Our graduate program is structured so that it is not possible for students to begin their studies at the beginning of the spring semester.
Can I apply to study with a specific professor or research group?
Applications are made to the graduate program, not to an individual professor or research group. Students participate in a number of activities during their first semester to help them select an advisor.
Will I be notified when my application materials have arrived to the Medicinal Chemistry department?
The Medicinal Chemistry Department does not send acknowledgments upon receipt of applications. We will notify you if you are missing one or two of your application materials, such as one of your letters of recomendation or copy of your GRE and TOEFL scores, etc. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure the arrival of all necessary documents to their correct recipients.
It takes several weeks to process an application once the Graduate School and the Department of Medicinal Chemistry have received all of their required materials.
How will I be notified of my admission status?
Once a decision has been made by the admissions committee, the Graduate School will send out a letter notifying the applicant of his/her enrollment status. This initial letter will not include any information about the applicant's financial aid status. Financial aid packages are awarded though the Department of Medicinal Chemistry, and applicants are notified of their award status in a second letter sent by the department. Please be aware that not all applicants who are accepted into our program will be awarded financial aid.
Where can I get answers to other frequently asked questions?
To access the Graduate School's Frequently Asked Questions web page, please follow this link.
