They include a year of pharmacology, the Drug Receptor Theory class, a two quarter laboratory sequence, and a statistics class. These courses can be completed during the first year if there are no prerequisite deficiencies. In addition to course work, a thesis based on laboratory work must be prepared and defended. Application Information Applications are evaluated as received from December through April for students desiring to enroll in the subsequent academic year beginning in September. Evaluation of applications is coordinated between the university admission office, the College of Pharmacy Office of Graduate Studies and Research, and the pharmacology program director .
Highest priority is given to application materials received early in the calendar year.