Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, MS

Admission Requirements

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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.