Program Details

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology (PhD)

Your Doctoral Journey

The doctoral program features a mix of required and elective courses, laboratory rotations, and individual research. You will work side-by-side with globally respected faculty working on targets for a plethora of diseases.This program is STEM-designated, qualifying international students for an additional two years of OPT work in the United States.

First-Year Experience

  • learn advanced areas of pharmacology, including neuropharmacology and G-protein receptors
  • study advanced biochemistry and molecular biology and explore the care and use of laboratory animals
  • begin graduate seminars and laboratory rotations

Second-Year Experience

  • study drug metabolism and the specifics of cancer drugs and immunopharmacology
  • continue participation in graduate seminars
  • engage in research in your specific area of interest

Third-Year Experience

  • continue with your research
  • explore pharmacodynamics and advanced toxicology
  • complete work in graduate seminars