The Department of Pharmacology is located in Scott Hall, the large building on the left in the picture above. We also have summer research programs for undergraduates that want research experience. If you have not done so already, please scan our faculty research interest pages to see the variety of research programs that will offer you the excitement of participating in cutting-edge biomedical research while you are earning your Ph.D. in Pharmacology and the promise of many opportunities available for a fulfilling career in academics, biotechnology or industry. Typically, entering students will take interdisciplinary courses in molecular, cell and systems biology along with Introductory Pharmacology, Journal Club and three laboratory rotations in the first year. In the second year, students will take advanced courses, choose the research advisor and take the qualifying examination.
Students start their dissertation research in the third year along with finishing coursework.
Most Pharmacology graduate students are able to complete their program within four to five years. All students accepted in the program receive stipend support. These forms are PDF files that require the Acrobat Reader program or its browser plug-in for reading and printing. Use the button below to download the free Acrobat Reader program and its plug-in if your browser is not enabled for Acrobat Reader. Applicants either may submit the three letters of recommendation with the application forms or have those letters sent directly to the address below.