The Department of Pharmacology offers graduate courses leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Applicants to the master's and doctoral programs are expected to have a bachelor's degree, preferably in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, or psychology. Applicants must be admitted to graduate work by the admissions committee of the Department of Pharmacology and by the Graduate School. Applicants must also score above the 60th percentile on the Graduate Record Examination.
Personal interviews are highly desirable.
Students desiring to be admitted with advanced standing will be considered on an individual basis. To be admitted to the Ph.D. program with advanced standing, students must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work for the master's degree. Students must also submit a written thesis or dissertation. Master's candidates must pass a written examination in Pharmacology, while doctoral candidates must pass a proficiency examination in English writing and comprehension, as well as written and oral qualifying examinations in general pharmacology. Although no minor is required, master's students should select some hours and doctoral students at least 15 hours of electives in an area of concentration outside the department.