The oral examination is given to test the student's ability to apply principles of both pharmacology and the minor or supporting program to specific research questions. Students must complete 24 thesis credits and a dissertation. The final oral examination consists of a dissertation defense. The curriculum leading to the MS in Pharmacology is also designed to provide a solid understanding of basic pharmacology along with a highly individualized program of study that provides the foundation for performing original research. Students complete at least 30 credits including a core curriculum consisting of 16 course credits in Pharmacology, along with courses in biochemistry, physiology or neuroscience, and statistics.
Students also complete a thesis and take a final examination.
Students in the Joint Degree Program combine their Law and Science curricula by cross-counting up to 12 Law credits in their Graduate School program and up to 12 Graduate School credits in their Law School program.