Pharmacology and Physiology, Ph.D.
60 monthsProgramme duration
1,310 USDTuition Fee/year
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Saint Louis University's Pharmacology and Physiology Ph.D. program in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology is designed to prepare students for a career in research and teaching in this area of biomedical science.
The program combines formal coursework, advanced seminars, lab rotations, and in-depth training in one of the laboratories of the faculty. Faculty members available as mentors have diversified backgrounds in biochemistry, molecular biology, nuclear receptors, neuroscience, pharmacology and physiology.
Program Highlights
The program combines formal coursework, advanced seminars, lab rotations, and in-depth training in one of the laboratories of the faculty. Faculty members available as mentors have diversified backgrounds in biochemistry, molecular biology, nuclear receptors, neuroscience, pharmacology and physiology.
Program Highlights
- Major areas for research specialization include:
- Pain Disorders and Therapeutics
- Metabolic Disorders
- Neuronal Diseases
- Cardiovascular Control Mechanisms
- Diabetes
- Immune Cell Control
- Medicinal Chemistry
- All formal coursework is scheduled during the morning hours, leaving the afternoons and evenings free for research. All classes have morning schedules, leaving the afternoons and evenings free for research.
- Coursework is followed by a preliminary examination that takes the form of the specific aims and research strategies sections of an NIH R21 application. Students will then complete two to three years of graduate work devoted almost exclusively to research related to the dissertation project. Successful completion of a written dissertation along with public and private oral defenses are required for graduation.
- The program is completed in five years, on average.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Saint Louis University's Pharmacology and Physiology Ph.D. program in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology is designed to prepare students for a career in research and teaching in this area of biomedical science.
The program combines formal coursework, advanced seminars, lab rotations, and in-depth training in one of the laboratories of the faculty. Faculty members available as mentors have diversified backgrounds in biochemistry, molecular biology, nuclear receptors, neuroscience, pharmacology and physiology.
Program Highlights
The program combines formal coursework, advanced seminars, lab rotations, and in-depth training in one of the laboratories of the faculty. Faculty members available as mentors have diversified backgrounds in biochemistry, molecular biology, nuclear receptors, neuroscience, pharmacology and physiology.
Program Highlights
- Major areas for research specialization include:
- Pain Disorders and Therapeutics
- Metabolic Disorders
- Neuronal Diseases
- Cardiovascular Control Mechanisms
- Diabetes
- Immune Cell Control
- Medicinal Chemistry
- All formal coursework is scheduled during the morning hours, leaving the afternoons and evenings free for research. All classes have morning schedules, leaving the afternoons and evenings free for research.
- Coursework is followed by a preliminary examination that takes the form of the specific aims and research strategies sections of an NIH R21 application. Students will then complete two to three years of graduate work devoted almost exclusively to research related to the dissertation project. Successful completion of a written dissertation along with public and private oral defenses are required for graduation.
- The program is completed in five years, on average.
Admission Requirements
5 Years
Aug
Tuition fees
Domestic
1,310 USD
International
1,310 USD
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