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PhD in Pharmacology at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

Students enter immediately into the pharmacology core curriculum, which includes Foundations in Biomedical Science, Physiology, Molecular and Translational Pharmacology, Laboratory Techniques in Modern Pharmacology, Systems Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Current Topics in Pharmacological Sciences, and three advanced electives.

Faculty: Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (Graduate Medical Sciences)  |  Duration: 64 units required  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Students complete a total of 64 units for the PhD. Required core coursework accounts for 23 units, with the remaining units fulfilled through laboratory rotations, approved electives, and directed dissertation research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The procedures for admission to the graduate program in Pharmacology are described through the Graduate Medical Sciences admissions page. Applicants must submit the online application form that includes a statement of purpose. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once complete. Students are encouraged to arrange for submission of official transcripts as well as two letters of recommendation well in advance of the due date of December 1, which is when the application portal will close.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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