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Prospective Students

TAMU Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (OGAPS)

The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (OGAPS) at Texas A&M University is a global leader in graduate education, committed to the pursuit of knowledge and the power of intellect. Through exceptional service and commitment to the highest standards, OGAPS advocates for graduate education at Texas A&M and throughout Texas. The Office of Graduate and Professional Studies is committed to a diverse campus climate, enhancement of the graduate experience and the development of all students as global citizens. For more information, visit the Texas A&M OGAPS site

Admissions Application

Admission Guidelines

Applications can be submitted through the following links under fall and spring semester consideration. 

Fall Application Deadlines

  • Domestic and International applicants — January 30, 2023

The application for fall 2023 admission (August) can be found here.
Please use the search terms "Pharmaceutical" or "Pharmaceutical Sciences" to find and apply for this program.

Areas of Specialization

  • Pharmaceutics and drug delivery
  • Pharmacology and toxicology
  • Pharmaceutical chemistry
  • Biomedical sciences
  • Clinical pharmacokinetics

 Documents Needed and Scoring Criteria

  • Letter of recommendation (minimum of 2)
  • Overall GPA
  • GRE (at least 152 in one of the sections and 300 in total desired)
  • TOEFL/IELTS
    • Use institution code 6003 for GRE and TOEFL
  • Background in Pharmacy/Engineering/other areas that are mission specific
  • MS degree holders preferred but not required
  • Research experience
  • Potential for employment
  • Essay (250 words max)

How to Apply (Domestic Students)

You are a domestic freshman if you:

  • are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or have applied for permanent residency

For more information, visit the Texas A&M Office of Admissions site

How to Apply (International Students)

You are an international freshman if you:

  • are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or
  • are not graduating from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas (please review Senate Bill 1528)
  • are a student without college credit or
  • earned college credit prior to high school graduation (dual credit/early college high school)

For more information, visit the Texas A&M Office of Admissions site

Tuition and Fees

Educational expenses for the months of enrollment will vary according to the course of study. For details on the basic budget for a particular graduate or professional program, please visit the Texas A&M Office of Financial Aid site. Scholarships & Financial Aid considers tuition and fees, books and supplies, transportation, room and board, incidental and living expenses in the cost of attendance for programs. All tuition and fee amounts provided herein represent the most accurate figures available at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice. University Rules in place at the time of publishing are reflected here. All are subject to change. The most current information available will be maintained on the Student Business Services website.