PDD Admissions
Candidates seeking admission to the MS in Pharmacology and Drug Development (PDD) Program apply to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences using the online application.
| Note: For applicants beginning in the 2025 cycle, the GRE is optional. If submitted, scores will be considered; if not submitted, there will be no negative impact on the admissions decision. |
PDD Application & Decisions Timeline
| Application Opens | September 15 |
| Application Closes | May 1 (for applicants who require a student visa to attend) July 15 (for applicants who do not require a student visa) |
| Interviews Take Place | February-July |
| Decisions Released | February-July |
| Classes Start | September |
Selection Criteria
The PDD Admissions Committee reviews applications on a rolling basis (ie, applications are reviewed as they are received). Applicants are encouraged to submit all required materials as early as possible. Applications that are completed after the deadline will be considered by the Admissions Committee if positions remain available.
Admissions decisions are based on:
- Academic background
- Relevant research experience
- Responses to application personal statement
Personal Statement Essay Prompt: In a 1-2 page personal statement, demonstrate your academic motivation for the PDD program and describe your background and perspective that will allow you to contribute to the Tufts GSBS community. If you have research experience, please ensure to highlight this in your statement.
Interview
Once an application has been reviewed, the PDD Program Director and Admissions Director schedule a brief (20-30 minutes) virtual interview with the candidate. The interviews provide an opportunity for the faculty to get to know the candidate and for the candidate to get their questions about the program fully answered. After the call, the candidate will be connected with a current student in the program. Within a couple weeks of the interview, the PDD Admissions Committee will make an admissions decision.
Eligibility
The PDD application is open to both domestic and international applicants. Applicants must have completed their bachelor’s degree, preferably in the sciences, before beginning graduate school. It is recommended that prospective applicants complete a minimum of one course of college-level biology.
Application Process
Details related to the application process, and the required application documents, as well as information for international applicants and tuition information can be found using the links below.
For general admissions questions please contact GSBS Admissions. For program-related questions, please contact David Greenblatt, MD, Admissions Director