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Pharmacology and Physiology
General Information
Students in both the PhD and MS programs begin their coursework with
a core curriculum in biomedical sciences, and immediately start laboratory
rotations. Intensive graduate-level pharmacology and physiology courses
round out the core programmatic courses. Specialization in ion channel
physiology, smooth-muscle physiology, neuropharmacology, behavioral pharmacology,
and signal transduction processes may involve the taking of several elective
courses. Each program requires the defense of a thesis based on original
research.
About the MS Program
The MS program, requiring two years of full-time study, provides a broad
knowledge and technical expertise in pharmacology and physiology, allowing
graduates to become partners in research in either an academic or an industrial
environment. Students who wish to continue their graduate studies after
the MS degree may apply to the PhD program, and their course credits
may be applied to the doctoral program.
About
the PhD Program
PhD candidates must pass a qualifying examination in the middle of their
third year and also submit a minimum of two manuscripts (publications
from their research) during the course of the program. The average amount
of time required to complete the PhD requirements is five years.
For more information, visit the College of Medicine's Department
of Pharmacology and Physiology web site.
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