Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

• Transcripts
• Recommendation Letters
• Academic Statement of Purpose
• Personal History Statement
• Graduate Record Examination (Optional)
• Academic Curriculum Vitae or Resume

The following English proficiency minimum scores are required by this program for the tests listed below. To view additional English proficiency options accepted by this program and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, visit the English Proficiency Requirements page.

TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (IBT): Minimum Overall Required Score: 95 (100 preferred) (For exams taken before January 21, 2026)
Minimum section requirements:

• Reading: 20
• Listening: 20
• Speaking: 23 (27 preferred)
• Writing: 20

TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (IBT): Minimum Overall Required Score: 5 (For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026)
Minimum section requirements:

• Reading: 4
• Listening: 4.5
• Speaking: 4.5 (5.5 preferred)
• Writing: 4

TOEFL: Essentials: Minimum Overall Required Score: 10
Minimum section requirements:

• Reading: 10
• Listening: 10
• Speaking: 10.5
• Writing: 10

IELTS (Academic Module): Minimum Overall Required Score: 7
Minimum section requirements:

• Reading: 6.5
• Listening: 6
• Speaking: 6.5 (8 preferred)
• Writing: 6

External-funded students may apply with scores below the minimum requirements for the above tests.

• Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
  • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)

• We are only admitting students to the PhD program.
• Please visit the Purdue University Application Fee website for information on waivers.
• Please note that international students must complete the Purdue University Oral English Proficiency Certification (OEPT) to perform mandatory teaching assistant (TA) duties. A speaking score of 27 on the TOEFL iBT (8 on IELTS) will certify TA competence and avoid needing the OEPT.
• International students at a US university may request a waiver from the testing requirement if their TOEFL/IELTS scores are older than two years. The request should be sent to the program contact.