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Pharmacology and Toxicology PhD Coursework & Student Policy & Procedures Manual

Pharmacology and Toxicology Course Requirements

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Pharmacology & Toxicology PhD Degree Program Core Requirements

  • PHTX 7113: Essentials of Pharmacology and Toxicology; 2 credits
  • PHTX 7114: Principles of Toxicology; 2 credits
  • PHTX 7211): Principles in Pharmacology and Toxicology; 4 credits
  • PHTX 7690: Professional Skills; 2 credits

Additional Pharmacology and Toxicology Course Requirements

Note: If a student entered through the MB or BC Program, they have likely already completed the requirements below. If not, student will be required to take these courses (or an equivalent). 

  • MBIOL 7570: Research Ethics
  • Statistical Methods: MBIOL 6490: Intro to Biostatistics; BIOL 6500: Advanced Statistical Modeling for Biologists, MDCRC 6000: Introduction to Biostatistics, or MDCRC 6050: Biostats for Basic Science

In addition, the program requires one advanced elective course. Students should review options with their PI and GTC. Possible options include: 

  • H GEN 6421: Genes and Common Diseases 
  • H GEN 6481: Cellular Signaling
  • H GEN 6490: Intro to Omics
  • NEUSC 6040: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
  • NEUSC 6050: Principles of Systems Neuroscience
  • PATH 7330: Basic Immunology

Pharmacology and Toxicology Additional Requirements

Additional Program Requirements

Please see the Program Requirements link below to learn more about the Teaching Requirement, and required seminars, including the Research Rotation Seminar (2nd Year), Dissertation Proposal Seminar (3rd Year), Dissertation Defense, the Department Research In Progress Seminar, and other College and Department Seminars.

PhD Students also meet with the PHTX Graduate Training Committee (GTC) twice a year, and once they have passed the Dissertation Proposal in their third year, they meet at least annually with their Committee. 

 

PhD Program Requirements (excerpted from Policies & Procedures Manual)
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Pharmacology and Toxicology PhD Policies and Procedures

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The Pharmacology and Toxicology PhD Policies and Procedures Manual is a living document, and updated as Graduate School and/or College of Pharmacy policies change. 

PHTX PhD Policies and Procedures

Please also refer to the following University of Utah websites for the most up to date information:

Please reach out to Julie Callahan if you have any questions.

 

PhD Program Policies and Procedures