Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology and Toxicology

Since the fields of pharmacology and toxicology encompass a wide range of research problems drawing upon the concepts and tools of biological and physical sciences, students with a wide range of interests and backgrounds may enter the doctoral program. We offer an integrated approach to learning by offering a first year cross-disciplinary program: The BMS Gateway.

Prospective students with an interest in pursuing a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology are directed to learn more about the BMS Gateway at the BioMolecular Science Gateway website. Complete application instructions can be found here. Students admitted to the graduate program must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

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Program Highlights

The program consists of course work which presents the basic principles of medical biology, pharmacology and toxicology, and training in research and the scientific method. It is important to us that each student has the opportunity to reach their individual potential pursuing the research that is important to them. The current time to degree for our Ph.D. students is 5 years.

Most students undertake their doctoral research with Pharmacology and Toxicology faculty; however, students may choose any laboratory on campus in which to complete their degree. A Dual Degree Program with the Colleges of Human Medicine (MD/PhD), Osteopathic Medicine (DO/PhD) or Veterinary Medicine (DVM/PhD) are also avaiable.

Faculty currently training and/or accepting new graduate students are listed below: