Graduate Program Admissions

Applications are currently open for the Health Outcomes Research and Policy option within the Harrison College of Pharmacy's Graduate Program. Enrollment would begin in the Spring 2025 semester. The deadline for applications Sept. 1, 2024.

HCOP graduate program admissions requirements and procedures can be found on the graduate admissions website.

Applicants are encouraged to apply if they are interested in the areas of research of the collowing faculty members:

The Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. When students apply for admission, they will select one of four curricular options: Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacology.

Please note that the application deadline for Fall admission to the curricular option in Health Outcomes Research and Policy is December 1 in the preceding year, while the deadline for the admission to other curricular options in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacology is January 15. However, all applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their complete application as early as possible. Each application must be complete, application fee paid, and all supporting documents received in order to be considered for admission.

Applications for the Health Outcomes Research and Policy Ph.D. option are being accepted for Spring 2024 admissions. Qualified applicants will be awarded graduate teaching or research assistantships. The application deadline for Spring 2024 admission is September 1st.

Auburn University's Graduate School offers the Presidential Graduate Research Fellowship, or PGRF, annually to a limited number of highly-qualified students. Applicants interested in the PGRF for all curricular options are encouraged to submit their application for graduate admission before December 1.

Admission Requirements

Procedures

You must apply to the Auburn University Graduate School via an online application.

Choose apply online and then click on create account. All required documents must be submitted for your application to be complete. These include:

A fee of $60 per domestic or $70 per international will be charged by the Graduate School for processing the completed application for admission. Once your application fee is paid by credit card, the application will be processed and available for review.

Who Can I Contact?

Dr. Forrest Smith headshot


Dr. Forrest Smith
Director of Graduate Programs
smithft@auburn.edu

Surachat Ngorsuraches


Dr. Surachat Ngorsuraches
Health Outcomes Research and Policy Admissions Coordinator
surachat@auburn.edu

Dr. Jay Ramapuram headshot


Dr. Jay Ramapuram
Drug Discovery and Development Graduate Officer
ramapjb@auburn.edu

To speak with someone in more detail about Auburn University, the Harrison School of Pharmacy, and the graduate program, please contact Dr. Forrest Smith, Dr. Surachat Ngorsuraches, or Dr. Jay Ramapuram.