BS in Pharmacology & Toxicology
Boston
Are you interested in being part of team that discovers and develops new drugs and therapies to combat disease?
Are you interested in a career in science that involves working hands-on in the laboratory studying how drugs work?
Are you interested in evaluating drug safety pre-clinically?
If any or all of your answers to these questions were yes, then a BS degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology from MCPHS may be a good choice for you.
About the Program
This full-time undergraduate program provides students with a strong foundation in the pharmacological and toxicological sciences for a rewarding career in drug development research. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, the BS in Pharmacology and Toxicology program aims to fulfill employer’s growing demands for prospective employees to have a solid understanding of the principles of pharmacology and toxicology coupled with strong analytical and technical abilities. Simply translated, graduates will possess the knowledge and laboratory experience for immediate success in their career path of choice.
What can we offer?
Altogether, the BS in Pharmacology and Toxicology program at MCPHS will offer students:
- Low student to faculty ratios to maximize learning in and out of classroom
- Laboratories equipped with instrumentation to study how drugs work as well as drug safety
- Supervised independent senior research projects with highly qualified faculty or industrial internships
- An emphasis on developing one’s analytical, technical and presentation skills
- Close proximity to a high concentration of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies as well as world-renowned academic research institutes in the greater Boston area
Career Opportunities for graduates
Graduates of this program will be able to pursue a variety of careers. They could elect to work in biopharmaceutical industry or in academic/university laboratories. They could also decide to work for government-sponsored research agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or laboratories such as the National Institute of Health (NIH). Alternatively, graduates may elect to pursue more advanced training/degrees in graduate school.
Have Questions?
For additional information about this program, please contact Dr. David S. Albers, director of the BS in Pharmacology and Toxicology program.