MS, PhD Pharmacology
Boston
Pharmacological research ranges from investigation of the effects of chemical compounds on a cell, organ or animal to clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of drugs in prevention, treatment or diagnosis of disease.
Both the MS, PhD programs in pharmacology are made up of two major components:
- Coursework in specific disciplines such as pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry and related disciplines
- Training in research and the scientific method
The programs prepare students for positions of leadership and responsibility in academic, industrial and government settings. Structured theoretical and experiential situations in which students apply pharmacological information help them to develop an innovative and creative approach to problem-solving.
Admission to the program requires an undergraduate degree in physiology, chemistry, biology or a related discipline. While formal training in pharmacology at the undergraduate level is helpful, it is not required for admission. Prerequisites for admission include general chemistry (two semesters with lab), biology (two semesters with lab), organic chemistry (two semesters with lab), biochemistry (two semesters), physiology (two semesters) and calculus (one semester).
MCPHS Boston campus is an ideal setting for pursuing a graduate degree
in pharmacology because the area has become a magnet for the nation’s
top drug companies. Many of the major players such as Merck, Novartis
and Pfizer have located major research facilities in the Boston/Cambridge
area.