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Pharmacology, PhD

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The Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences hosts the Pharmacology Graduate Program, which offers a program of study and research leading to the Ph.D. degree. Research training opportunities within the program cover a broad spectrum of biomedical sciences including chemical biology, immunology, virology, cancer, and neuroscience. The mission of departmental research is to understand the molecular processes underlying physiology and pathology, and to apply this knowledge to discovering new drug targets and developing novel therapeutics. Within the program, students may choose to focus their efforts in any of a large number of specific research areas including signal transduction, structural biology and drug design, NMR spectroscopy, molecular genetics, cancer chemoprevention, viral immunosuppression, cancer immunology, cell-mediated immunity, mechanisms of HIV infection, vaccine development, glycobiology, biomedical mass spectrometry, clinical pharmacology, drug delivery, anti-parasite drug development, histone acetylation and gene regulation, melatonin and circadian rhythm, drug metabolism, Vitamin D pharmacology, natural product biosynthesis, telomerase and chromosome stability, T cell activation and tolerance, DNA repair, DNA topoisomerases, molecular imaging, and the clinical pharmacology of cardiovascular agents. The department is also pleased to host students and award doctoral degrees to M.D./Ph.D. degree candidates and students in other Ph.D. graduate programs in which Pharmacology faculty participate (Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Immunology, Neuroscience, and Pathobiology).

Financial Support

Financial support covering normal living costs, individual medical insurance, and tuition is provided.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have a B.A. or B.S. degree with a major in any of the biological or physical sciences. Entering students are expected to have completed college-level courses in chemistry (inorganic, organic, and physical), calculus, and physics; a strong background in biochemistry is particularly desirable. A completed application form, at least three letters of recommendation, undergraduate transcripts, and a statement of interest must be received by December 8th.

Program Requirements

Students in the Pharmacology program must successfully complete the following courses:

Students must also take two advanced elective courses selected from those offered by this or other departments. Students are able to select a course of studies uniquely suited to their own career goals.

During their first year of study, students will complete ~8-week research rotations in addition to their coursework. They will initiate dissertation research by the end of their first year and complete elective courses relevant to their developing interests in subsequent years of training.

During the second year of study, students will be required to pass a qualifying examination conducted as prescribed by the Doctor of Philosophy Board of the University. This examination will probe the depth and breadth of the student’s knowledge of the biomedical subjects taught in the core courses.

The candidate is required to present a written dissertation based on original research undertaken while in residence as a graduate student and to present a departmental seminar describing the thesis research.

Combined M.D.-Ph.D. Degrees

Students seeking admission to or who are already participating in the M.D. program in the School of Medicine may participate in a program leading to both the M.D. and the Ph.D. degrees.

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Pharmacology, PhD

Pharmacological sciences represent an extremely large field of modern science, intertwined with many other biomedical disciplines: cancer and cardiovascular pharmacology, cell signaling, neuropharmacology, pharmacogenetics, pharmacological chemistry, environmental health sciences, and targeted therapeutics. Core courses include Cell Biology, Fundamentals in Pharmacology, Human Physiology, and Medical Pharmacology. Electives are chosen by the student to suit their interests. Pharmacology students may rotate in labs doing very different types of research, to enrich their background and allow unrushed, instructed selection of direction of their future thesis research.

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The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.

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PhD in Pharmacological Sciences

Fall 2025 Admission Deadline: December 2, 2024

UC Irvine’s PhD in Pharmacological Sciences program provides a unique opportunity for those interested in any scientific discipline represented by the Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty to have a year of broad, interdisciplinary training and self-selected lab rotations followed by focused doctoral research in the Pharmaceutical Sciences research group of their choice.

Students can choose from one of three tracks within the program: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology or Medicinal Chemistry.

The current areas of study in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department include:

• Structural and chemical biology
• Medicinal chemistry
• Structure-based drug design
• Molecular neuropharmacology
• Pharmacology of aging
• Molecular evolution
• Synthetic biology
• Natural product biosynthesis and synthase engineering
• Cancer prevention and therapy
• Gene regulation and intercellular signaling
• Computational biology and bioinformatics
• Nanomedicine for targeted drug and gene delivery

“The school has rotations that are longer than most departments – lasting a full quarter as opposed to a few weeks – which allows you to get a taste for what research is like in the industry and to really figure out what environments are best suitable for you.” David Wych, PhD ’21

About Our PhD Program

The Pharmacological Sciences PhD program is flexible and tailored to the needs of each individual student. Students are actively engaged in research throughout their training: In the first year, laboratory rotations ensure exposure to a variety of techniques and research problems. By the end of their first year students have worked with several faculty members and selected a lab to join. During their third year, students are considered for advancement to PhD candidacy on the basis of academic standing, laboratory performance, and a qualifying examination. After advancement to candidacy, students devote their time to completion of an original research dissertation.

CLICK HERE  to view the sample curriculum for the Pharmaceutical Sciences Track.

CLICK HERE  to view the sample curriculum for the Pharmacology Track.

CLICK HERE  to view the sample curriculum for the Medicinal Chemistry Track.

For more details regarding the required course work, please visit our program’s section in the  UCI General Catalogue .

Application Instructions

Complete the  Online Application  which is submitted to the UCI Graduate Division. When completing the “Degree Program” section of the online application for admission, please make the following selections:

• School/Department: Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Major/Degree: Pharmacological Sciences-PhD

Students are admitted to the Pharmacological Sciences PhD program on an annual basis in the fall quarter only. The admissions committee screens applications immediately after the application deadline. First round applicants selected to interview will be notified by early January. Admitted applicants can expect to receive an offer of admission in late January through mid-March.

Submit applications by December 1 for full consideration

The online application and supporting materials should be received by December 1, 2023.

Applicants are required to submit:

• An official  online application  including the application fee ($135 for domestic applicants, i.e. US citizens and permanent residents and $155 for international applicants)
• For application review purposes only, scan and upload copies of transcripts for all institutions attended since high school. In the online application, you will be prompted to upload your scanned documents. Please upload both the front and back sides of the transcript. Uploaded transcripts should be recent and include the following: your name, dates of attendance, grades/marks received, credits and grading legend. Official transcripts will be requested by the Graduate Division if and when you are admitted and decide to attend UCI. Do not send official transcripts until this time.
• A Statement of Purpose – must include your specific research interest and three possible research advisors you would be interested in working with. You can describe your research interests, career goals, and other related information.
• A Personal History Statement – this can discuss how your personal background– including any relevant educational, familial, cultural, economic, or social experiences, challenges or opportunities– informs your decision to pursue a Ph.D. in Pharmacological Sciences. If you have overcome socioeconomic or educational challenges, please indicate that you are a diversity candidate and describe your experience in detail. 
• Three letters of recommendation – uploaded to the online application by your recommender.
• UCI no longer requires the GRE.
• International students are also required to submit TOEFL scores (Code: 4859)

Applicants are encouraged to upload the following in their application:

• Current curriculum vitae or resume
• List of publications

For additional details about applying to the PhD in Pharmacological Sciences program, view our information sheet here .

Prerequisites

• An MS degree is  not  required for consideration. However, research experience (laboratory or fieldwork) is  a primary criterion  for acceptance into our graduate programs.
• Some biology and chemistry courses are required. However, because we are an interdisciplinary program, we admit students from various academic backgrounds, so there are no specific course requirements. Applicants recently admitted to our program have undergraduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines, including molecular biology, psychology, and chemical engineering, as well as chemistry and biology.
• Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.

Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate for the Pharmacological Sciences program is approximately 23%, and admitted applicants from previous cycles had the below characteristics:

• Average undergraduate GPA: 3.32

Student Funding

Admitted applicants receive funding for tuition, health insurance, and a monthly stipend/salary through a combination departmental or university fellowships and/or teaching assistant (TA) and graduate student researcher (GSR) positions in their first year. In years two through five, students are generally funding by their faculty advisor as GSRs, as well as through a combination of university fellowships, extramural grants/fellowships, and/or TA positions.

Diversity Fellowships

UCI is committed to the recruitment, admission, and retention of a high quality and diverse graduate student population and has several  diversity fellowships  for new and returning students who qualify.  If you have overcome socioeconomic or educational challenges, please indicate that you are a diversity candidate and describe your experience in detail within the Personal History section of the application.

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TOEFL or IELTS

All graduate applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency for admissions consideration. Applicants are waived from the English Language Proficiency requirement if they have earned an undergraduate degree from an institution at which English was the sole language of instruction according to the  World Higher Education Database (WHED) .  Please see  WHED’s instructions  on how to search for your institution. If English is not the sole language of instruction listed or if no language is listed at all, the waiver does not apply and the applicant is required to take and pass an approved English proficiency test.  Approved tests and minimum scores are outlined in the next section.  

Please note: Test results that are two years old or older are not acceptable.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If a student will be supported as a Teaching Assistant (TA), please read the  English proficiency summary chart for teaching assistants . Students who have not earned an undergraduate degree from an institution at which English was the sole language of instruction according to WHED are required to demonstrate English language proficiency to serve as a TA when they apply to the program. 

The TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).

• Please select institution code  4859  to have your official score sent to UCI. No department code is needed.
• We only accept scores submitted electronically by ETS.
• Test results that are two years old or older are  not acceptable .
• We do not accept  MyBest  scores; you must submit all individual test scores.
• Results of institutional (non-ETS) administrations of the TOEFL are  not acceptable .
• We will accept the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test.  The same minimum score applies.
• We do  NOT  accept the TOEFL ITP Plus test for China or the TOEFL Essentials test.
• For more information, please visit their website at  www.ets.org/toefl

TOEFL Score Requirements for Admission Consideration:

• An overall minimum score of  80 
• A minimum score of 26 on the speaking section to be eligible for a Teaching Assistant position

As an alternative to the TOEFL, you may submit scores from the Academic Modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

• We only accept scores submitted electronically by the IELTS test center. No paper Test Report Forms will be accepted.
• We will accept the IELTS Indicator test.  The same minimum score applies.
• An institutional code is NOT required. Please contact the test center directly where you took the IELTS test and request that your test scores be sent electronically using the IELTS system. All IELTS test centers worldwide are able to send scores electronically to our institution. 
• For more information, please visit their website at  www.ielts.org

IELTS Score Requirements for Admission Consideration:

• An overall minimum score of 7 for admission, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module.
• A Minimum score of 8 on the speaking module to be eligible for a Teaching Assistant position.

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Program in Pharmacology

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A strength of the Pharmacology Program at Cornell is that the research of many of the faculty is focused on therapies for a variety of diseases, and several faculty have clinical responsibilities or close association with clinical faculty at Weill Cornell Medical College and/or Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute. This allows students and fellows in the Pharmacology Program to perform research which will result in better or new therapies for diseases such as cancer, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, mental illness and heart disease. 

The goal of the Pharmacology Program is to produce scientists who possess knowledge of pharmacology, as well as a foundation of understanding of biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical biology, and cell and organ physiology. Students and postdoctoral fellows also have ample opportunities to improve their scientific communication skills, both by writing research papers and by presenting their research data at laboratory meetings, at the Pharmacology Program Retreat, and at national scientific meetings. Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows have the option of teaching, but this in not a required part of the program. We want our students and fellows to be prepared for productive research careers in academia, government and industry. Lectures about various career paths are presented regularly to assist students and fellows in planning for their futures. Finally, the program provides students and fellows with a group of supportive, helpful and spirited colleagues who enjoy their work and each other. The Weill Cornell Pharmacology Graduate Program was rated 4th in the USA in New York City by the prestigious National Research Council. The National Research Council (NRC) of the USA is the working arm of the National Academies of the United States. To find out more about the Weill Cornell Pharmacology PhD Program, view our rating . This rating was done in 2010 by the National Research Council, part of the USA National Academy of Sciences, #4 Cornell University is the Weill Cornell Pharmacology Graduate Program (located in New York City) of Cornell University.  (Weill Cornell Medical College is rated 9th in the USA among medical schools (2019 rating)

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Pharmacology PhD

Jacobs school of medicine and biomedical sciences, program description.

As a PhD in pharmacology, you will do research in our highly collaborative environment, present your findings in a variety of settings and acquire the skills of a well-rounded, independent research scientist. Our distinguished faculty will mentor you through the full scope of your research, from training you to use equipment and analyze data through writing grants. You will work with state-of-the-art synthetic and computational resources to develop novel molecules and study their effects in the body and the environment. 

In this process, you will build interdisciplinary research skills with applications to careers in drug discovery, neuroscience, toxicology, endocrinology, public health and many other fields.

Office of Biomedical Education 955 Main St., Room 6130 Buffalo, NY 14203 Email: [email protected] Phone: 716-829-3398

Instruction Method

• In Person   (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Credits required, time-to-degree, application fee.

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Ph.D. in Pharmacology

General info.

• Faculty working with students: 47
• Students: 40
• Students receiving Financial Aid: 100%
• Part time study available: No
• Application terms: Fall
• Application deadline: December 2

David MacAlpine Director of Graduate Studies Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology Duke University Medical Center Box 3813 Durham, NC 27710

Phone: (919) 613-8600

Email: [email protected] , [email protected]

Website:  https://pcb.duke.edu/

Program Description

Pharmacology utilizes the basic concepts of biology and chemistry to determine how drugs affect organisms. It encompasses the study of the biological targets of drug action, the mechanism by which drugs act, the therapeutic and toxic effects of drugs as well as the development of new therapeutic agents. As the study of pharmacology is interdisciplinary, graduate programs in pharmacology are diverse and flexible. Students take a small core of courses in pharmacology, and complete their didactic instruction with courses in areas related to their research including molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology. The Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology at Duke University has particular strengths in the areas of receptor function and cellular signaling mechanisms as targets of drug action, neuropharmacology, metabolism, and the pharmacology of normal and abnormal cell growth. Current research emphasis of the faculty includes the ontogeny of signaling pathways in nervous and cardiovascular tissue, cellular signaling mechanisms including the actions of calcium and cyclic nucleotides and protein phosphorylation/dephosphorylation, receptor function and cell signaling mechanisms regulating cell growth, and the molecular basis of rational drug design.

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Application Information

Application Terms Available:  Fall

Application Deadline:  December 2

Graduate School Application Requirements See the Application Instructions page for important details about each Graduate School requirement.

• Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts required with application submission; official transcripts required upon admission
• Letters of Recommendation: 3 Required
• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Résumé: Required
• GRE Scores – GRE General: Optional This program does not require applicants to provide GRE (Graduate Record Examination) or other graduate entrance exam scores, but does allow you to upload scores if you feel they enhance your application. If you choose to submit test scores, you may enter them on the Test Scores page. If you choose to enter self-reported test scores, official test scores will become a required component of your application.
• English Language Exam: TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test required* for applicants whose first language is not English *test waiver may apply for some applicants
• GPA: Undergraduate GPA calculated on 4.0 scale required

Department-Specific Application Requirements (submitted through online application)

Writing Sample None required

Additional Components Optional Video Essay: How would a Duke PhD training experience help you achieve your academic and professional goals? Max video length 2 minutes; record externally and provide URL in application.

We strongly encourage you to review additional department-specific application guidance from the program to which you are applying: Departmental Application Guidance

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Phd degree program.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree program in Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (MPaT) is a full-time research-intensive academic program that provides students with a highly individualized training platform in pharmacology that can help them achieve their career goals. The vast majority of our graduates progress to careers in academia, education, medicine, government, regulatory agencies, or the pharmaceutical industry. Students enter this program in the fall, at the beginning of a new academic year. Students take core courses in the fall and spring of the first year, and the fall of year 2. To tailor the experience to individual interests, elective courses are encouraged. 

PhD Admissions

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Candidates for admission are evaluated on the basis of undergraduate record, previous research experience, and letters of recommendation. See the  How to Apply  tab for more information. 

General Requirements for Admission

• Four-year BA or BS degree (or equivalent) in life or physical sciences

Personal statement

• Three letters of recommendation
• Optional Diversity Statement: Supporting the development of a diverse student body is central to the University of Minnesota's mission. This mission is enacted by the inclusion of academically excellent students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and/or a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please write a statement that identifies the distinctive characteristics and/or life experiences, such as successfully overcoming obstacles or hardships, that you would bring to your graduate program and how that could contribute to the education and enhanced perspective of fellow students at the University of Minnesota.

Research Experience 

While previous research experience is not formally required for admission to the Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (MPaT) Graduate Program, our most competitive applicants have moderate-to-extensive research experience. Please note that we do not require additional documentation beyond the CV/Resume and Narrative Statement (also referred to as the Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose). If you wish, you may upload a Research Description of Extenuating Circumstances to explain a particular aspect of your application, but these documents are not required and will neither help nor hinder your application if submitted.

Additional International Applicant Requirements

A test of English-language proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS) is required for most applicants whose first language is not English, regardless of country of citizenship. Please review the guidelines  here   for more information about test exemptions. We do not require WES certification or other validation of international transcripts.

Minimum Scores

• Internet: 100
• Computer: 250

IELTS:  7.0 band score 

GPA:  the average GPA of matriculating students is 3.5/4.0

GRE:  the GRE is no longer required, and we ask that students do not provide this information 

Candidates for admission are evaluated on the basis of their undergraduate record, letters of recommendation, statement of goals and interests, previous research experience, perceived program fit, and results of an English-language proficiency test (where applicable).

Applications for the 2025-26 academic year will open on September 1, 2024.  Applications must be submitted by  December 4, 2024,  for admission the following year. The Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (MPaT) Graduate Program only admits students in the fall term. All application requirements, including payment of the application fee, must be fulfilled before applications are reviewed.

Please read and follow the instructions below to prepare your application, and note that the Graduate School now requires that all materials are submitted electronically. The application and more detailed information can be found  here .

Application

Required fields : Personal Information, Application Information, Educational Background, Languages, Awards and Activities, Residence Information, Financial Support, Application Statement, and Recommendations. 

Optional fields : All other fields are optional but will be taken into consideration if submitted. Please do not submit a Writing Sample. The citation of your publications on your Resume or Curriculum Vitae will suffice.

Letters of recommendation

The Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (MPaT) Graduate Program requires three letters of recommendation supporting your application. Individuals providing these letters should be familiar with your academic/professional work and they should be able to appraise your probability of success in our program. Enter the names and email addresses of your references into the application. The system will automatically email your references, requesting that they upload their recommendations.

Please provide a “personal statement of goals” explaining your interest in pharmacology and MPaT in the context of your immediate and long-range career goals. We recommend that you comment on your specific area(s) of research interest, whether you have any specific graduate training plans, and if you have identified specific advisors whose work appeals to you. The personal statement is a 1-2 page single-spaced document.

Resume or curriculum vitae

Please upload an up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae that includes your work history, list of academic honors and awards, and research and/or teaching experience to the “Program Supplemental Information” section of the application.

Application fee

Applications are not complete and will not be reviewed until the fee is paid. Instructions for payment options are included as part of the online Graduate School Application process. The  application fee  is $75 for US citizens and permanent residents and $95 for international applicants.

Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts or academic records should be uploaded directly to the online application. International students should also upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English.  Please do not mail in paper copies  of your transcripts; there is no need for official transcripts or academic records for initial review. If you are admitted, the University will then request official copies of this material. View  tips and instructions  for uploading your transcript.

English language test scores (TOEFL, IELTS)

In most cases, official scores on the  Test of English as a Foreign Language  (TOEFL) are required if English is not your native language. ETS should send your official TOEFL score to institution code: 6874. There is no department code. Note that if you have taken the IELTS, your scores must be mailed to the Graduate School. More information on the English-language requirement may be found  here . You are required to report your scores on your application but are not required to submit your official scores until after admission has been offered.

Other information

Describe current registration information if you are currently enrolled at an academic institution. List all courses you expect to complete as part of your present program. Include department, course number, descriptive title, and number of credits for each course.

Additional supporting documents

Other supporting documents may include articles or other publications of any research, inventions, or creative work you have done.

The standard financial benefit offered to doctoral students includes a yearly stipend of $34,000.

Tuition Benefits

A full tuition scholarship is given to all accepted doctoral students. 

Health Care

PhD students have the option to enroll in the Graduate Assistant Health Plan  and receive healthcare insurance/benefit, covered at 95%. Students are also eligible to enroll their dependents under the same plan with the University subsidizing a portion of the cost of the dependent premiums as well. * Plan design and premiums are subject to change from year to year.  For more information, view the  2023-2024 GAHP Enrollment Brochure .

Dental Care

The  Boynton Health Service Dental Clinic  provides dental care for students on the Graduate Assistant Health Plan. Please identify yourself as a  Graduate Assistant Health Benefit Plan member  and have your student ID number ready when making appointments for yourself or your dependents to ensure that you receive appropriate discounts on services. 

Wellness Services

As a Graduate Assistant Health Plan member, you have access to several resources to support your overall health and well-being. These services include online healthcare and well-being resources, mental health resources, and a RecWell Gym Discount.

Student Fees

The Department of Pharmacology pays student academic fees for the first 5 semesters of the doctoral program. At the start of Year 3, student fees are reduced drastically due to students being eligible for 1 FTE (full-time status equivalence) and tuition being greatly reduced.  

These benefits will be provided to you throughout your tenure as a graduate student in our program, subject to your good academic standing.

Director of Graduate Studies Dr. Anna Lee [email protected] 612-626-2859 3-136 Nils Hasselmo Hall 

Associate Director of Graduate Studies Dr. Steven Graves [email protected] 612-624-7335 3-106 Nils Hasselmo Hall

Director of Master's Studies Dr. Ezequiel Marron [email protected] 612-626-8480 2-104 Nils Hasselmo Hall

Graduate Program Coordinator Marie Lindloff, MS [email protected] 612-626-1248 2-108 Nils Hasselmo Hall

HR Payroll Specialist  Amy Ram [email protected]

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Program Overview

Since that time, our department has awarded more PhD degrees in pharmacology than any other American university. Our graduates have made a major impact on the field of pharmacology. Among our alums are many pharmaceutical company executives, research directors and senior scientists; directors of government research labs; and recognized chairs and faculty in academia with reputations for both excellent research and teaching. A part of our tradition and a major strength of our department are the quality of our trainees and the continued commitment of our faculty to this training mission.

Our department includes more than 50 faculty who are recognized nationally and internationally for their research and instructional accomplishments. Their research interests are as diverse as are their techniques and expertise, ranging from crystallography to systems and integrated pharmacology. The high ratio of faculty to students provides excellent personal training opportunities.

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More than any other basic science discipline, pharmacology is tightly connected to the understanding and treatment of human disease. At U-M, students can be involved in the discovery of new drugs, modeling of drugs and their targets, detailed studies of drug mechanisms in disease from biochemical, molecular and genetic perspectives and translational studies aimed at moving drugs into the clinic. The comprehensive nature of pharmacology at U-M allows students to focus on research areas that include:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Drug Discovery
• Neuropharmacology

Pharmacology also supports basic studies in drug metabolism, pharmacogenomics, and signal transduction.

Pharmacology offers a broad-based training curriculum including coursework and training in basic science and translational pharmacology. Students take a course in basic principles of pharmacology along with short modular courses in specific areas of pharmacology including autonomic, endocrine, neuro, cancer, and cardiovascular pharmacology. Electives in translational pharmacology include seminars by industry scientists. We specifically train students in scientific communication through the student research seminars and scientific writing course. This comprehensive curriculum effectively prepares students for career opportunities in academic, governmental, and industrial organizations.

Preliminary Examination

In order to advance to candidacy, students write and present a short research proposal on a topic of their choosing. The exam is given in May of the second year.

Teaching Requirement

During the third year of study, students assist in the teaching of one graduate level course and have the option to teach additional courses throughout their training.

Expected Length of Program

The usual time to degree is approximately 4 to 5 1/2 years.

The Pharmacology graduate class includes on average 25 students and is diverse in its population profile. Our students publish numerous papers in prestigious journals and have received many awards from the university, industry, private foundations and professional societies. The Department of Pharmacology sponsors a variety of activities as part of the overall graduate experience including:

Training Programs The Pharmacological Sciences Training program (PSTP) is one of the largest National Institutes of Health supported training program of its kind in the country. This interdepartmental program provides synergistic, translational education, research training, and career development with the ultimate goal of preparing graduates to excel as leaders in the field of experimental therapeutics, both in the academia and in the private sector.

Presentations at Colloquia and Awards Two major local colloquia held each year provide students with opportunities to present their research, meet other scientists and gain skills in oral and poster presentations. Numerous award opportunities exist for students: twice-yearly travel awards, oral and poster presentation awards at the June colloquium and the annual Anthony Lu Distinguished Student Publication in Pharmacology Award.

Research / Journal Clubs / Annual Retreat Several research / journal clubs exist including groups specializing in G-protein signal transduction and addiction. A departmental retreat is held every year providing an opportunity to update students on departmental research and to socialize with faculty.

Social Activities Students participate in a number of activities that include Friday flag football, student-organized golf games and the December holiday party. A monthly student meeting gives students an opportunity to air any questions they have about their graduate education and network with other students in the department. This provides an important “esprit de corps” amongst all levels of departmental students.

Guest Scientists and Alumni We are committed to provide students with unique opportunities to meet visitors and our alumni and gain from their experiences, including weekly lunches with guest seminar speakers, annual meetings with the Alumni Steering Committee, and student-led events such as Career Day.

Over 280 students have graduated with their doctoral degrees in Pharmacology from the University of Michigan. Among our alums are many pharmaceutical company executives, research directors and senior scientists; directors of government research labs; and chairs and faculty at Universities and colleges. Graduates have taken jobs in the government in diverse areas that range from research and grants management to serving as scientific advisor to senators. Others have become patent lawyers or started their own consulting firms. This success and the number of our Alumni provide an extensive network of contacts within the University of Michigan Pharmacology Family.

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The Pharmacology program at Duke is consistently ranked among the top pharmacology graduate programs in the nation. Its focus is to prepare qualified individuals for a career in independent research. Pharmacology is the science of drug action on biological systems. It encompasses the study of targets of drug action, the mechanisms by which drugs act, the therapeutic and toxic effects of drugs, as well as the development of new therapeutic agents. As the study of pharmacology is interdisciplinary, the graduate program in pharmacology is diverse and flexible. Graduate positions in the program are fully funded providing for payment of tuition, fees, and an annual stipend for the first two years. After the first two years, students are supported by the faculty member with whom they are doing their thesis research. The average time to completion of a Ph.D. is 5.5 years.

Pharmacology Alumni

We are very proud of the alumni from our department who have successfully completed their training in Pharmacology. Please follow this link to learn more about our alumni for   pharmacology .

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Pharmacology Graduate Program

The mission of the Pharmacology Graduate Program is to prepare students for careers as independent investigators, scientists, scholars, and in other science-related pursuits. Working closely with the Department of Pharmacology, chaired by Dr. Mark Lemmon, the program strives to create an inviting academic environment with an institutional culture of inclusivity that values and respects the unique and diverse characteristics of every individual. The richness of our program is sustained by recruiting and retaining trainees, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds and talents.

The research areas in Pharmacology Gradate Program align closely with those of the Department of Pharmacology, included drug discovery, neuroscience, metabolism, signal transduction and structural biology and there are a wide range of laboratories to choose from.

To enter the Pharmacology Graduate Program, students apply to the Yale Combined Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) and will most likely select one of two interest-based tracks, in Translational, Molecular Medicine, Pharmacology and Physiology (TMMPP) or Biochemistry, Quantitative Biology, Biophysics and Structural Biology (BQBS). A strong background in basic biological sciences is recommended for admission though either of these tracks, with full details on the BBS website . These tracks are the students’ academic home for the first year, during which time they take course work and performing at laboratory rotations. The single most important decision made by a graduate student is the selection of a laboratory in which to conduct their Ph.D. research under the guidance of their dissertation advisor. The best way to assess and choose a laboratory that is the best fit for you is to carry out “rotations” in at least three laboratories. The Directors of Graduate Studies (DGS), advanced students and other faculty are valuable resources in guiding selection of rotations and ultimately your dissertation laboratory.

At the end of the first year all BBS students select a dissertation laboratory to join. This marks the passage of a student from their BBS track to their academic Graduate Program, which will typically be the program most closely associated with primary Department of their dissertation advisor.

The Pharmacology Graduate Program emphasizes an integrated view of pharmacology and disease built upon a rigorous foundation of basic sciences. The program of study is flexible to reflect the wide range of disciplines encompassed by the field of Pharmacology, and to accommodate the requirements of the different tracks from which our students enter the program. Each student's curriculum will be designed according to their interests and background. Students prepare for and defend a qualifying exam in the spring of their second year. Additional educations activities, seminars and retreats continue during years three and beyond, as described in the pages at this site and the Pharmacology Graduate Program Handbook.

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The Pharmaceutical & Translational Sciences (PHTS) Program brings together, under one umbrella, the school’s three laboratory-based PhD programs—CXPT, MPTX, PSCI. This promotes a more cohesive interdisciplinary experience advancing education and offering opportunities to sample the entire range of innovative research options. This doctoral training program prepares students for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, academia and advanced scientific research in a broad range of settings. The training encompasses a unique scientific framework from drug discovery, delivery and development to application of genetics and genomics to experimental and clinical translational research.

PHTS Umbrella

The umbrella structure allows students to attend courses and seminars together, and rotate through laboratories across programs during their first year. This fosters interdisciplinary crosstalk among students and faculty, helping students find an ideal laboratory and faculty mentor as well as a specialized track of study they want to pursue. Upon successful completion of the first year, students will select an area of study from one of the three listed below, in which they will earn the Doctor of Philosophy degree following successful completion of the PhD Program.

Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology (MPTX)

The MPTX PhD Program provides training in molecular mechanisms of disease as well as disease and drug interaction. Coursework emphasizes molecular pharmacology and the interaction of drugs with cell physiology. Research areas are laboratory-based and include drug design and development, receptor pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology and pharmacology, immunology, metabolism and biochemistry, molecular- and neuro-pharmacology, and oxidant and environmental toxicology. The MPTX PhD program and the PSCI PhD program are both administered under the umbrella of the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSCI)

The PSCI PhD Program provides training that emphasizes basic as well as applied research through advanced coursework in contemporary pharmaceutical sciences. Independent laboratory research areas include drug design, development, targeting and delivery; medicinal chemistry; computational chemistry; pharmaceutics; pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; immunology; and molecular and cell biology. The PSCI PhD program and the MPTX PhD program are both administered under the umbrella of the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics (CXPT)

The CXPT track provides cross-training between clinical and basic sciences—focusing on the investigation of disease processes, drug development, and the efficacy and toxicity of therapeutic regimens. Course requirements and research opportunities offer both experimental (basic) and disease-focused experiences. The emphasis in this track is clinical translational, using molecular and translational science techniques to address clinically relevant research questions.

How did your time at the USC Mann School impact you?

“The rigorous training I received through the USC Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD program equipped me with a strong foundation in natural product chemistry, microbial genetics and analytical chemistry. This comprehensive background has proven invaluable in my research on unraveling the molecular mechanisms underlying microbe-host interactions.”

Chun-Jun (CJ) Guo

Phd pharmaceutical sciences ’14, assistant professor, weill cornell graduate school of medical sciences.

“My experience at USC has been instrumental in my current success. The health economics and outcomes research curriculum provided me with the relevant technical expertise to work in the field. I was fortunate as a student to get two internships, at Amgen and AbbVie, in addition to working with my professors on industry projects.”

Darshan Mehta

Phd health economics ’18, ms pharmaceutical economics and policy ’14, director, global health economics and outcomes research, moderna.

“My USC experiences and mentors enhanced both my technical and soft skills, priming me for my professional career. Their impact on me, professionally and personally, is priceless.”

Meleeneh Derhartunian

Phd, molecular and cellular biology ’10, certificate in clinical trial design and management, regulatory science, regulatory documentation team leader, product development, genetech.

“There is something about the culture of the school at USC that motivates people to strike out and be creative in how things get done. Since graduating I’ve been a postdoctoral researcher contributing new and exciting lines of study to an existing research program, I’ve provided research support in fields outside of my primary training (e.g., cancer therapy and early detection), to now serving in leadership roles focused on enhancing institutional equity in graduate programs and training the next generation of scientists.”

Letisha R. Wyatt

Phd, molecular pharmacology and toxicology ’13, assistant professor of neurology at oregon health and science university.

Why did you choose USC?

“Faculty and staff are able to help you with whatever path you choose: academics, industry or government. There is always someone who can help you. USC makes a promise and can keep that promise.”

Samuel Garza

Phd molecular pharmacology and toxicology ‘23, ms regulatory science ‘23.

Why was USC a good fit for you?

“USC was a good fit for me because it had provided me with opportunities to develop necessary scientific skills and grow a professional network for a postgrad career in the pharmaceutical industry.”

Amy Tran-Guzman

Ms, regulatory science ’17, phd, molecular pharmacology and toxicology ’22, scientist at bristol myers squibb.

Why was this program attractive to you?

“I chose the Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics program because it afforded me a foot in the biomedical research doors of both clinical and foundational science. It’s truly translational in that it involves going to the clinic and then pursuing solutions in the lab.”

Timothy Bensman

Pharmd ’11, phd clinical and experimental therapeutics ’16.

What was your experience like at USC?

“Overall, my experience at USC was excellent and it really did set me up for my career. The alumni connection was strong which helped my transition to the industry a smooth one. The ‘Trojan family’ is really a great one and I see that whenever I visit USC as an adjunct faculty or when I attend USC receptions at conferences or when I get in touch with faculty at USC who are always willing to listen and are always looking to get the alumni involved in bettering the various programs at the school.”

Ashutosh (Ash) Kulkarni

Phd pharmaceutical and translational sciences ’04, head of clinical pharmacology and dmpk at stealth biotech startup.

What inspired you to pursue a PharmD/PhD at USC?

“I only applied to pharmacy schools that advertised a dual degree program; plus USC is the number-one private pharmacy school in the country. While it was a struggle to take PharmD and PhD classes at the same time, the School’s dual degree program allowed me to complete my clinical and research training two years faster than if I had pursued the degrees separately.”

PharmD ’17, PhD Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology ’21

Field application scientist at agilent technologies.

Why did you choose USC Mann?

“One of the appealing factors that sold me was the famous USC alumni network, the focus on translational science at various levels, and the option to earn a masters in either regulatory science or drug development. Taken together I believe they contribute to making me more competitive in the job market after my PhD.”

PhD, Pharmaceutical and Translational Sciences ’21

Advisor, eli lilly and company.

What is your advice to new or prospective students?

“The Pharmaceutical & Translational Sciences (PHTS) Program offers students a broad range of research labs. The school is constantly expanding its research capability in both personnel and hardware. If you intend to join the field of pharmaceutical and translational research, this is the program you will love.”

Zhefu (Jeff) Dai

Phd, pharmaceutical sciences ’21, scientist at igm biosciences, inc..

Why did you choose USC School of Pharmacy?

“I chose USC Mann because the program is geared towards developing researchers who are prepared for highly competitive industry spots after graduation. PhD students are also eligible to enroll in a regulatory science masters degree program to compliment their research and coursework. This program is part of what helps PhD graduates from USC Mann to successfully move into industry positions.”

Alicia Warnecke

Phd, clinical and experimental therapeutics ’20, clinical project manager at iqvia.

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Admission Timeline

Application requirements, tuition & stipend, training grants, md/phd program, gu-nih graduate program.

Apply to the PhD in Pharmacology & Physiology program by submitting an online application through the Georgetown Graduate School of Arts & Sciences portal.

Admission to our program is highly competitive. To learn more about us, please contact us or fill out our Request for Information form .

Please note that this degree program does not lead to a PharmD and will not allow you to be a practicing pharmacist.

Final Deadline to Apply for Summer Admission

International applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow sufficient time to submit all application materials and  apply for a U.S. visa if admitted.

August: Application opens

December 1: Application deadline for all materials. Applications missing required materials after December 1 may be reviewed at the discretion of the admissions committee

January-March: Interviews. We may conduct interviews over Zoom and/or in person

February-April: Admissions offers from the program

July 1: Program starts for Summer

Applicants are to submit all required credentials and supporting documentation no later than the application deadline.

Applicants do not need to arrange a position in a laboratory prior to admission. Any prospective students who currently have positions in departmental laboratories must apply to the program through the same procedure as all other applicants, and will not receive special consideration.

    Bachelor’s degree and undergraduate prerequisites

A 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a science field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Neuroscience, Physiological Psychology) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (across all undergraduate coursework and/or institutions attended). Our most competitive applicants have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Research experience in the sciences is required. Direct research experience in pharmacology or physiology is highly valued but is not required.

Prospective students with GPAs below 3.3 may wish to consider our GeorgeSquared (G²) Advanced Biomedical Sciences certificate , a partnership between Georgetown and George Mason University, as a precursor to doctoral study. Students admitted to our PhD program after successfully completing the George Squared ABS program can be exempted from some of the first-year coursework. Credits can also be transferred to our MS in Pharmacology program.

    Transcript(s)

List your postsecondary institutions in your application, and upload a transcript for each institution. Applicants are required to list/upload copies of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions where more than 15 credits of coursework were completed and/or where program prerequisites were completed (any number of credits). This gives the admissions committee a more complete picture of your academic preparation for graduate study.

WES  or  NACES  credential evaluation services are required for international transcripts.

Follow the  transcript instructions in Admissions FAQ  to ensure you upload proper documentation.

    Three letters of recommendation

We strongly prefer that applicants  waive their right to view the letters that are submitted for their application. This option is in the application system when you are inputting your recommenders’ information.

The strongest letters will come from those who have supervised you in a research or academic science context (e.g., principal investigator, science professor, clinician).

The program requests that applicants forward the following instructions to letter writers:

• Rate the applicant as: Exceptional, Outstanding, Very Good, Above Average, or Below Average.
• Comment on the applicant’s ranking compared to other students you have mentored. E.g., “The student is in the top 5 students of the 50 students I mentored over the last 30 years.”
• Comment on the applicant’s drive, creativity, independence, and resilience.

    Academic Statement of Purpose

The Academic Statement of Purpose should be at least one page, but not more than two pages long, and should cover:

• The factors (such as personal background, professional past experiences, or academic interests in department faculty and research) that motivate you to pursue a PhD program in this field.
• Your research background/experience that has prepared you for graduate studies.
• Your academic preparation for this degree program (coursework at bachelor’s and/or graduate level). If there are any areas of your transcript that might be a cause for concern on the part of the admissions committee, such as low grades in coursework relevant to the degree, be sure to address them clearly.
• Long-term goals you wish to achieve during or after your PhD studies.
• Any additional information that you would like the committee to consider as they review your application. We understand that many different factors (socioeconomic status, personal/familial challenges, racial/ethnic/cultural background, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, being the first in one’s family to attend college and/or to pursue STEM graduate education, historical/structural/institutional obstacles, etc.) impact the path to a PhD in the sciences. We strive to promote equity and inclusion in our program, recognizing the many ways that we can each enrich the academic and scholarly community through our unique backgrounds and circumstances.

    Supplemental Document

Please upload Part 1 and Part 2 into the Supplemental Information section of the online application.

Part 1: An essay answering the following prompt, maximum one page: Please tell us about an incident in your research where you experienced failure. Include what you did about it and what you learned from the experience.   Note: This essay is separate from the Statement of Purpose.

Part 2: A simple ranked list of six  faculty members in our department  with whom you would be interested in doing research. The list should be ranked 1 through 6, with 1 being the faculty member with whom you are the most interested in doing research in our department. Important note: Although the research areas covered by our participating faculty are broad, the most concentrated areas of research strength are in neuropharmacology and signal transduction. Because of our strong focus on neuropharmacology, applicants interested in clinical pharmacology or cancer pharmacology may wish to apply elsewhere . In particular, the  Tumor Biology program  at Georgetown is very strong.

    Full CV/resume

Your CV/resume should include relevant professional (such as research, volunteer and intern experiences) and academic experiences with dates and descriptions/responsibilities. When applicable, items in each section should be in reverse chronological order, with the most recent experiences listed first. For experiences involving research, please note clearly the name of the principal investigator of the lab. Include citations for your publications, abstracts and presentations (if applicable). Use 11pt font size or larger; allow your CV/resume to span multiple pages if necessary.

    Application fee

The application fee is nonrefundable but limited application fee waivers may be available.  View information about the application fee .

    Optional: Statement on Diversity, Personal Background, and Contributions

Applicants to any Georgetown program may choose to submit an Optional Statement that addresses diversity, personal background and contributions to community. A detailed prompt for the statement can be found in the application.

    If Applicable: TOEFL/IELTS score

All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of proficiency in the English language sufficient to meet the admission requirement of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Follow the  TOEFL/IELTS instructions in Admissions FAQ  to determine whether you need to send us test scores to prove your English language proficiency.

    GRE scores not accepted

We do not accept GRE scores from applicants. Please do not include GRE scores as part of your application, and please do not send official score reports.

If you have accidentally included GRE scores in your submitted application, please contact our admissions team at [email protected] to have your GRE information removed from your application. Otherwise, the information will keep your application marked as incomplete.

Any GRE score remaining on an application at the deadline will be removed/redacted from the file circulated to our admissions committee.

As of the 2017-18 application cycle, we have decided to remove GREs from our PhD application process. A growing literature makes it abundantly clear that GREs are poor predictors of graduate student success (see:  Hall et al.  and  Moneta-Koeler et al. ). Moreover, GRE scores consistently disadvantage women and individuals from underrepresented groups in science. Thus, given the poor predictive value of the GRE, we feel it only serves as an access barrier to applications, as significant time and money are required for the examination and subsequent score reporting.

Biomedical Graduate Education PhD students can receive merit-based fellowship awards that cover tuition, stipend, student health insurance, dental insurance and mandatory fees. Visit BGE PhD Tuition & Stipend for more information.

Applicants with external (third-party) funding guaranteed for the entirety of their PhD program (e.g., scholarships, sponsorships or fellowships through governments, employers or any organization) should include a copy of their award/sponsorship letter with their application. If the sponsorship is awarded after you submitted your application, please send a PDF copy of the letter to [email protected]  to be added to your application file.

Students may apply to participate in Georgetown’s NIH-funded, externally peer-reviewed institutional training programs. Visit BGE T32 Training Grants to learn more about our programs.

Our program participates in Georgetown School of Medicine’s  MD/PhD program . If you are interested in the MD/PhD program, please apply directly to the School of Medicine.

Students who wish to conduct dissertation research at the National Institutes of Health should submit an application through the NIH’s partnership with Georgetown University Biomedical Graduate Education. Visit the  BGE Partner Institutions page  for details and application instructions.

Career Readiness

Our students benefit from the services of the Biomedical Graduate Education career office, including one-on-one advising, skills workshops, leadership programs and more.

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The pharmacology PhD enables students to specialize in the study of the actions of drugs and their effects in living systems. In addition to the opportunity for developing a sound knowledge base through coursework and seminars, the program is designed to strengthen students’ ability to understand and evaluate critically current pharmacology literature, informing the students’ independent laboratory research that advances our understanding of drugs, their actions, and their pharmacotherapeutic applications. Recent graduates with a pharmacology PhD have found employment in academic and industrial research positions.

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In addition to developing a sound knowledge base through course work and seminars, the program is designed to strengthen the student’s ability to comprehend and to evaluate critically the current literature, allowing the conduct of significant independent research.

Where They Work

• Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research

What They Do

• Healthcare Services
• Business Development

What They’re Skilled At

• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Cell Culture
• Biotechnology

Application Materials

Application.

• Application fee – US $50
• Three letters of recommendation
• Transcripts from all institutions attended
• Personal Statement
• Official GRE scores
• TOEFL for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English
• Please note all international applicants will need to provide a WES evaluation.  Link to WES: https://www.wes.org/

Admissions deadline for Fall term: December 6

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Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences

The Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences (DPMS) at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine seeks to discover, translate, and disseminate knowledge important for the development and application of new therapeutics. The DPMS pursues and promotes frontier research and training in diverse areas in drug discovery, protein chemistry, glyco- and lipid-pharmacology, anti-infective agents, oncology therapeutics, neuropharmacology, and clinical pharmacology. The DPMS also promotes the Hopkins core values of promoting diversity, maintaining high standards of safe and ethical behavior, and demonstrating civil and respectful conduct in all interactions with students, staff, and faculty colleagues.

Pharmacology Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative (DEII)

Applications to the graduate program in Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences will be accepted between September 1 and  December 3 . Students from HBCUs and MSIs are also encouraged to apply to the Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative . Combined applications to the graduate program and VTSI are due  December 1 .

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Graduate Program

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Welcome to Hopkins Pharmacology

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Additional Resources and Affiliations

• JHU Clinical Pharmacology
• Johns Hopkins Drug Discovery
• Lieber Institute for Brain Development
• The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
• International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology

PhD Program Overview

The  Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison provides a rigorous background in scientific disciplines that are critical to the preparation of the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists. With approximately 30 faculty trainers and approximately 65 graduate students, the program’s interdisciplinary training combines pharmaceutically relevant aspects of classical disciplines such as chemistry, biology, and engineering. This training allows our graduates to pursue careers in academia, industry, government, and other sectors.

Students earn a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, concentrating in one of three research cores:   Drug Discovery ,  Drug Action , or  Drug Delivery .

Research in  Drug Discovery  focuses on areas related to medicinal chemistry such as small molecule development, natural products isolation and characterization, organic synthesis, chemical biology, and rational drug design.

Drug Action   research focuses on areas related to pharmacology, toxicology, cellular differentiation, development, and disease. Interests include the impact of drugs and toxins on biological systems, mechanisms of normal biology, and mechanisms of disease. These are studied at the cellular, genetic, molecular, and biochemical levels using diverse model systems.

Drug Delivery research emphasizes principles in physical chemistry and drug transport, aiming for advances in formulation, drug targeting, and multi-modal therapy. This includes research involving biomaterials, cell engineering, immunotherapy, liquid biopsy, molecular recognition, molecular imaging, nanomedicine, pharmacokinetics, and solid-state chemistry.

We invite you to explore our webpages to learn more about the Pharmaceutical Sciences Division, our PhD program, and life in Madison.

Lara Collier, PhD Director of Graduate Studies Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD program

Contact us at: [email protected]

Other Degrees in the School of Pharmacy

Bs pharmacology – toxicology.

An interdisciplinary, research-driven, biomedical health focused undergraduate major

Doctor of Pharmacy

4-year program that trains students to become a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation, MS

An interdisciplinary Master’s program focused on the psychoactive pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries (psychedelic, entheogen, and cannabinoid research/application)

Applied Drug Development, MS

An accelerated master’s program focused on developing practical and professional skills needed across the lifecycle of drug development, manufacturing, and ongoing safety management

Health System Pharmacy Administration, MS/Residency

A combined Master’s degree and residency that provides a solid background in academics and the administration of exemplary pharmacy services across an integrated health system

Health Services Research in Pharmacy, PhD

Prepares health services researchers to best meet the needs of patients and the communities in which they live, with a focus on improving medication outcomes

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Phd in pharmaceutical sciences.

We enable students with backgrounds in fundamental sciences to become leaders in pharmaceutical sciences

Located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Chicago, UIC's PhD Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of the strongest and largest of its type in the United States. Our college is consistently ranked in the top ten in terms of funds secured annually from the National Institutes of Health and by US News and World Report. We pride ourselves on giving students from all types of backgrounds the tools they need to become independent researchers. Students in the program select one of the program concentrations, described below.

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We are so pleased you are considering graduate studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago! Although Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of the best graduate programs of its kind in the country, our real pride is mentoring students into independent researchers who become leaders in our field. The program has some unique strengths, including providing flexibility to carry out internships in your later years. Have a look around our website. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] . We look forward to reading your application! Debra Tonetti, PhD  |  Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences

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All students in the Pharmaceutical Sciences program take the following courses. Additional concentration coursework is also required and is shown in each of the concentration tabs.

• Drug Discovery, Design, and Development (PSCI 501, 3 credit hours)
• Training in Research Presentation (PSCI 502, 1 credit hour)
• PSCI 503: Biostatistics for Pharmaceutical Scientists (1 credit hour)
• BSTT 400: Biostatistics I (4 credit hours) [Note: BSTT 400 is required for the Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery concentration]
• Scientific Ethics and the Responsible Conduct of Research (GC 501, 1 credit hour)
• Research Rotation (PSCI 592; 3-4 credit hours)
• PSCI PhD Course Requirements
• PSCI Department Course Descriptions

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Five concentrations comprise the PhD program in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Click on the tabs below to learn more about each of them. To see the faculty mentors for each concentration, visit the Faculty Mentors page .

Chemistry in Drug Discovery

Concentration description.

Faculty in the Chemistry in Drug Discovery concentration use the tools and techniques of chemistry to discover and develop new chemical probes and potential therapeutics. Students in this concentration learn how to design, synthesize, characterize and analyze small molecules, peptides, and proteins.

Concentration Coursework

Students in the Chemistry in Drug Discovery Concentration take the following courses:

• Fundamental of Drug Action I (PHAR 422, 4 credit hours)
• Principles of Medicinal Chemistry (PSCI 530, 5 credit hours)
• Electives (9 credit hours)

Concentration Coordinator

Prof. Terry Moore ([email protected])

Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutics

The Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutics concentration is designed to provide advanced understanding of fundamental causes of diseases, strategies that identify new drug targets, and mechanistic explanations of how drugs work (or fail) from the perspective of the target and systems they impact. Faculty affiliated with MMT integrate a wide variety of molecular, biochemical, genetic, bioinformatic, and bioengineering approaches to study mechanisms of pathogenesis ranging from infectious diseases to cancer. Students will enroll in fundamental molecular and cellular biology courses and select elective courses in areas of their focused research.

Students in the Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutics Concentration take the following courses:

• Biochemistry (e.g., GEMS 501 or equivalent graduate-level biochemistry course, 3 credit hours)
• Molecular Biology (e.g., GEMS 502 or equivalent molecular biology course, 3 credit hours)
• Biostatistics I (BSTT 400, 4 credit hours)
• Molecular Genetics (GEMS 511, 3 credit hours)
• Receptor Pharmacology and Cell Signaling (GEMS 515, 3 credit hours)
• Microbial Pathogenesis (MIM 560, 3 credit hours)
• Cancer Biology and Therapeutics (PSCI 540, 3 credit hours)

Prof. Alessandra Eustaquio ( [email protected] )

Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery

Faculty in the Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery concentration use the tools and techniques of physical and biologic sciences and engineering to understand and develop delivery systems and formulations for therapeutic molecules and control the biodistribution of therapeutic molecules. Students in this concentration learn how to design, synthesize, characterize and analyze novel materials and drug delivery systems and design and develop technologies related to therapeutic distribution in the body.

Students in the Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Concentration take the following courses:

• *This 4 credit hour course will count 1 hour toward the program core statistics requirement and 3 hours toward the Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery concentration requirements. Students will not receive credit for two introductory statistics courses.
• Essentials for Animal Research (GC 470, 1 credit hour)
• Experimental Animal Techniques (GC 471, 2 credit hours)
• Principles of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery (PSCI 510, 3 credit hours)

Prof. Richard Gemeinhart ([email protected])

Pharmacognosy

Faculty research programs in the Pharmacognosy concentration aim to develop therapeutics from natural products and to study the mechanisms of pain, cancers, and a wide array of infectious and tropical diseases. Students of this concentration are trained in a combination of bioinformatics, synthetic biology, genetic engineering, chromatography, and spectroscopy to achieve these goals.

Students in the Pharmacognosy Concentration take the following courses:

• Research Techniques in Pharmacognosy (PSCI 520 or equivalent; 3 credit hours)
• Structure Elucidation of Natural Products (PSCI 521 or equivalent; 3 credit hours)
• Advanced Pharmacognosy (PSCI 522 or equivalent; 3 credit hours)

Prof. Brian Murphy ([email protected])

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Pharmaceutical Sciences participates in the joint PharmD/PhD program, which trains students for careers in academic pharmacy and bench science research. Students admitted to this joint program participate in the PharmD curriculum and pursue original doctoral research projects in the laboratories of the university’s graduate faculty in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The joint program offers the potential of reducing the time of earning both degrees in sequence (9 or more years) by approximately two years. The trade-off is that both degrees are awarded at the end of the training period and neither degree can be received before the other is completed.

The PharmD/PhD program is for exceptional, highly motivated and achieving students ready to meet the challenge of increased academic load and independent research project.

Program coordinator: Dr. Lindsey McQuade ( [email protected] )

• Joint PharmD/PhD Course Requirements
• Joint PharmD/PhD Program Page

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$ 37,500 annual graduate stipend for students on teaching assistantship or research assistantship

33 internships completed by department graduate students in the last five years

19 students currently on training grant or fellowship

# 7 nationally ranked College of Pharmacy according to US News

# 7 nationally ranked total research funding among Colleges of Pharmacy according to AACP

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The Pharmaceutical Sciences Program at UIC offers a supportive, inclusive environment and rigorous academic preparation for students who are interested in careers in pharmaceutical sciences. If you have any questions about the program or about your application, please contact [email protected].

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Ph.D. Program in 'Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Development'

Graduate education in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Development (PSDD) provides training in research strategies in the design and development of novel therapeutic agents to improve human life in disease and health. The PSDD training area will provide translational sciences research training that bridges basic sciences and clinical research for the purpose of addressing the world’s challenges in unmet therapeutic needs. Research in pharmaceutical sciences encompasses multi-faceted, interdisciplinary drug development research.

Training in PSDD for the Ph.D degree with the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program is described at:  https://biomedsci.ucsd.edu/training-areas/molecular-pharmacology.html

This web site includes information for student applications to the PSDD Ph.D program.

Ph.D Training in ‘Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Development’ (PSDD)

Faculty Leader Contact:

Vivian Hook ([email protected])

Summary of PSDD Research Training

The Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Development (PSDD) training area is a unique joint effort between the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS), the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), Center for Drug Discovery Innovation (cDDI), the UCSD Drug Development Pipeline , the Center for Compound Resources, the Center for Computer-Aided Drug Design, with programs of the School of Medicine , School of Engineering , and UC BRAID . The overall goal of this training area is to provide students with a visionary perspective on the drug discovery and development process.

Graduate education in “Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Development” (PSDD) provides training in research strategies in the design and development of novel therapeutic agents to improve human life in disease and health.  The PSDD training area will provide translational sciences research training that bridges basic sciences and clinical research for the purpose of addressing the world’s challenges in unmet therapeutic needs to improve human lives.  Research in pharmaceutical sciences encompasses multi-faceted, interdisciplinary drug development research in (a) design and discovery of drug molecules targeted to regulators of disease processes, including marine natural products, (b) in vitro and in vivo efficacy of candidate drug therapies, (c) chemical optimization by medicinal chemistry approaches, (d) drug pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics in ADME research based on drug delivery strategies, (e) safety and toxicity of drug molecules, and (f) advanced analytical technologies of drug molecule properties.  Graduate students will be trained in these disciplines through a complete curriculum and state-of-the-art research strategies for drug development.  Faculty of the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) and the BMS program will train students in the area of PSDD.  PSDD training will provide students with exciting opportunities in the professional field to become leaders in academic, government, private industry, biotechnology, and related areas to advance innovative drug development via pharmaceutical sciences research.

PhD degree:

Students apply for admissions to the UCSD ‘Biomedical Graduate Program’ (BMS) for training by faculty in ‘Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Development (PSDD).  Research training in PSDD is associated with the BMS areas of ‘Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Discovery’.   Graduate students of the BMS program deveop their Individual Development Plans (IDP) with faculty advisors of the program.  The IDP plans the research, coursework, and degree requirements for the student.

How to Apply

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Individual Development Plans

PharmD/PhD degree:

First year pharmacy students can pursue the PharmD/PhD degree by conducting 3 research rotations with faculty on research topics of PSDD during years 1-2 of the pharmacy curriculum.  Pharmacy students in their 2nd year can apply for admissions for the PhD program of the Biomedical Sciences graduate program at UCSD (see previous paragraph).  See information about the dual PharmD/Ph.D degree at

https://pharmacy.ucsd.edu/degree-programs/dual-pharmd-phd-program

Core Graduate Courses in ‘Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Development’

SPPS 263A   Principles in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Development: Pre-Clinical Drug Discovery and Development

PPS 263B     Principles in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Development: Pre-Clinical to Clinical Drug Development

Courses in Selected Areas of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Development

SPPS 226     Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics

SPPS 219     Pharmacogenomics

SPPS 222     Pharmaceutical and Physical Chemistry

SPPS 223     Pharmaceutical Biochemistry

SPPS 224     Biopharmaceutics

SPPS 225     Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems

SPPS 268     Systems Mass Spectrometry

SPPS 281     Medicinal Aspects of Natural Products

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Postdoc/PhD opportunity – Receptor Pharmacology of Opioid Peptides

Current opioid-based analgesics are effective painkillers but with the drawback of severe side-effect of addiction and respiratory depression, which is the cause for the so-called ‚opioid epidemic‘.

Here, the κ-opioid receptor is thought to be a promising alternative drug target to develop novel analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents without undesired effects.

Join us at MedUni Vienna to explore the pharmacology of circular and stapled peptide therapeutics targetting the κ-opioid receptor in the periphery.

Postdoc/PhD opportunity – Receptor Pharmacology of Opioid Peptides  (Reference #: Postdoc/PhD StableKOR) The GruberLab @ the Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna (Austria)

We are looking for biochemists, pharmacologists or medicinal chemists. The selected candidate(s) will engage in a unique and innovative set-up of  peptide chemistry, peptidomics, receptor signaling and preclinical clinical expertise to effectively design and develop novel peptide-based drug candidates for the κ-opioid receptor and other G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). The project focuses on the pharmacology of stabilized and circular peptides at GPCRs, with a focus on the κ-opioid receptor. It includes chemical synthesis and stability assays of peptides, structural analysis of compound(s) alone and in complex with the receptor, detailed in vitro receptor pharmacology, peptide biodistribution and in vivo proof-of-concept studies in relevant animal models.

Successful candidates will join an international and inspiring group whose work is featured in several highly-cited papers (in top quality peer-reviewed journals) with established collaborations in Australia (Institute for Molecular Bioscience and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute) and the USA (Center for Clinical Pharmacology, WUSTL).

Founded in 1365 as a Medical Faculty of the University of Vienna, the MedUni Vienna is now one of the world's largest and most renowned medical universities. Vienna is an enjoyable and international capital, with the worldwide #1 quality of life (The Economist).

Applicants should submit a full CV, including the names of 3 referees and a very brief motivation letter; pre-interviews will be by video call. Strong skills in written and spoken English are mandatory. Postdoc applicants without any first author publication in a reputable journal may not be considered.

Call opens: 4th of September 2024 Call closes: until suitable candidate(s) have been identified

Please submit to [email protected]

Further information: http://www.meduniwien.ac.at/pharmakologie/ms/   Twitter: @peptide_drugs

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