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Spring 2026 Graduate Catalog

Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, MS
Degree Awarded: Master of Science in Biomedical Science (Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology track)
 
Chairperson: Michael A. Frohman, Center for Molecular Medicine CMM 438 (631) 444-3050
MS Program Director: Julie Rageul, Basic Sciences Tower Level 8, Room 130 (631) 444-1574, julie.a.rageul@stonybrook.edu
MS Program Administrator - Interim: Jill Locurcio, Basic Sciences Tower (BST) 8-140, 631-444-3027, jill.locurcio@stonybrook.edu
 
Email: phmgradadmit@stonybrook.edu
 
The Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology (MCP) Graduate Program at Stony Brook University brings together gifted students, scientists and physicians striving to explore the biochemical and molecular biological mechanisms that regulate cell and organ function. Our ultimate goal is to design and develop of effective pharmacological means to modulate pathological processes and improve health.

Admission Requirements

Application Website

For admission to the Graduate Program in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, the following, in addition to the minimum Graduate School requirements, are normally required:

A. A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, physics) with evidence of superior performance in science courses. Coursework in biochemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and physiology is highly recommended.

B. Three letters of reference are required.

C. TOEFL may be required for foreign students. GRE is not required. 

D. Acceptance by both the Department of Pharmacological Sciences and the Graduate School.

E. Only Students accepted into the PhD graduate program (transfer to PhD program after completing the MS degree) receive stipend support and full tuition scholarships.

Degree Requirements

Completion will require a minimum of 33 graduate level credits and a thesis.  23-28 credits in required courses, up to 6 credits in electives and 5-10 research credits.  

Research Thesis Option

Required Courses

Electives (choose 0 to 6 credits)

Final Written Thesis

In their final semester of the Program, students will select a thesis committee that includes three program faculty to evaluate their written thesis. Students will also give a seminar on their research during their final semester in the program.

Literature Thesis Option

The literature thesis option requires a total of 33 graduate level credits and a culminating literature review project that must be developed in consultation with the Program Director. Additional approved elective courses are also required, and must be chosen in consultation with the Program Director.

Required Courses

Electives (choose 0 to 6 credits)