MS-DDD Admissions Information

• Education:
  • By the time of matriculation into this MS-DDD program, applicants will have earned a BA/BS degree preferred in chemistry or a discipline of life sciences from an accredited U.S. institution or an internationally comparable institution; or current enrollment in a post-graduate research program (such as PhD) or a professional program (such as PharmD).
• GPA 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• At least 6 semester credit hours (SCH) of Biology, 6 SCH of Chemistry, and 6 SCH of Calculus and/or Statistics.

Applicants who don’t meet all of these criteria may provide appropriate justification for being considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application via GradCAS requires the following:

• One-page personal statement of interest in the program (maximum 400 words)
• One to two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references
• Optional supporting documents, such as CV or resume
• Submit official transcript(s) from all institutions attended.*
  *Please note the following:
  • Transcripts must be official, sent directly to GradCAS from your institution(s).
  • A course-by-course WES International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) is required from any international institutions attended.  WES will need your GradCAS ID in order to properly route your ICAP.  If you ordered your WES ICAP before you had a GradCAS ID, click here to learn how to proceed (select “GradCAS” from the drop-down and scroll down to “Additional Information”).
• $88 application processing fee

• A course-by-course WES International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) is required from any international institutions attended.  WES will need your GradCAS ID in order to properly route your ICAP.  If you ordered your WES ICAP before you had a GradCAS ID, click here to learn how to proceed (select “GradCAS” from the drop-down and scroll down to “Additional Information”).
• Language Exam Scores are required for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents unless they have studied for at least 2 semesters in an English-speaking country.  TOEFL accepted; use code B886.
• The MS-DDD program currently does not sponsor F-1 visa for international students. International students can undertake all didactic courses online and can participate in the on-site training (capstone research or internship practicum) either outside of the US or in the US under proper arrangements with a J-1 visa.

UNT Health Fort Worth’s English Language Requirements: Applicants may meet language requirements by one of the following:

1. TOEFL language exam taken in the last 2 years. See each program admission requirements for score minimums. Send scores to GradCAS using code: B886
2. Completing or expected to complete a US-accredited Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree before matriculation at UNT Health.
3. College/University Degree or Citizenship from specific English-speaking countries. Official transcripts and degrees will need to be provided. Schools of attendance must be recognized by UNT Health.

4. Complete Level 6 at UNT system Intensive English Language Institute (IELI): The Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) at the University of North Texas helps international students develop academic skills in English. **We do not accept intensive English language completion from other institutions.

International applicants should submit their application 6 weeks prior to the international applicant deadline. This will allow sufficient time for WES to process the transcript evaluation report and adequate time for visa processing.

Visit our International Student Office site to learn more about the I-20 process, estimated Cost of Attendance and other key factors.

The MS-DDD degree program is designed for recent college graduates, current graduate or professional students, and other full-time or part-time students, including working professionals, to gain a solid knowledge foundation about how drugs and medicines are discovered and developed; to increase student’s understanding of clinical, medical, legal and regulatory affairs of the DDD process; and to enhance student’s managerial and communication skills for real-world applications. The curriculum will prepare students with the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary for working in a variety of bio-pharmaceutical industry and non-industry settings and provide students with a real-world environment for learning, practice and networking. The program is delivered through 80% online didactic courses and 20% on-site training (on campus or at a remote site). It can be completed in one to three years, depending on individual student’s schedule and engagement level. See catalog and course descriptions.

• For questions about the admissions process, email admissions@unthealth.edu
• For questions about the program, contact: Dr. Eric Cheng, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Drug Discovery & Development Programs, at Eric.Cheng@unthealth.edu, or call (817) 735-0165.
• Program Office: UNT Health Fort Worth, UNT Health College of Pharmacy, RES-340K, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, USA.