The Department of Pharmacology offers courses of study to properly qualified graduate and postgraduate students.
Pharmacology is the study of effects of chemical substances on living organisms.
It is a broad scientific field that encompasses a wide area of research activities, including both molecular biological and physiological experimental approaches, aimed at developing new and better treatments for various diseases. A strong background in chemistry, biology, and mathematics is desirable. Those who desire to undertake graduate work in this department must receive approval of the PIBS Admissions Committee. No students are admitted solely for a master's degree. In addition to the specific requirements listed below, see the Doctoral Degrees section of the Graduate Student Handbook .