Typical Program of Study
The objectives of the curriculum in the graduate program in Pharmacology and Toxicology are
- To provide a strong background in basic biomedical sciences that provides the underpinning for modern-day pharmacology and toxicology.
- To train students in the fundamental concepts of pharmacology and toxicology as a discipline.
- To facilitate more specialized training as needed for the dissertation research.
Coursework is normally completed during the first two years.
Second Year
| Coursework |
PHTX 7113; PHTX 7211; Statistics (BIO6500) |
| Seminars | PHTX 7890 |
| Journal Club | 1 st-year rotation report seminar |
| Begin Dissertation research |
| Coursework | PHTX 7114; PHTX 7221; Statistics (PSY6250); elective |
| Seminars | PHTX 7890 |
| Journal Club | Abstracts for Prelim due April 30, schedule defense by end of June |
| Dissertation research |
Oral Qualifying Exam Choose dissertation committee, prepare proposal |
Third Year
| Coursework/other | PHTX 7890 |
| Dissertation research | Fulfill teaching requirement |
| Finish any core courses/electives |
| Seminars | PHTX 7890 |
| Other | Dissertation proposal seminar presentation |
| Dissertation research | Fulfill teaching requirement |
Fourth/Fifth Year
| Other |
PHTX 7890 Fulfill teaching requirement |
| Seminar/Dissertation research | Dissertation defense |