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