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PhD Pharmacology at Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Programme overview

Students seeking a PhD degree in Pharmacology are admitted into the Department of Pharmacology through the administrative structure of Biomedical Sciences Training Program which provides an introduction to many related training areas within the biomedical field during the first year. PhD applicants may indicate Pharmacology as their "primary program of interest" (PPI) during the application process. Alternatively, admission may be through the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP).

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

The first year consists of the Core curriculum in Cell Biology and Molecular Biology (IBMS 453, IBMS 455), research rotations, scientific ethics, part one of the Pharmacology core course, and an advanced course (18 credit hours total). During Year two, part two of the Pharmacology core course, a second advanced course, two seminar presentation courses, and independent study complete the course requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students are admitted to this PhD program through the Biomedical Sciences Training Program (BSTP) or the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). Biomedical Sciences Training Program (BSTP) The BSTP offers a common entry point to most of the School of Medicine's biomedical PhD programs. BSTP students can choose among research mentors in many different PhD programs in the School of Medicine. Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) Students in the MSTP earn the dual MD/PhD degree. MSTP students also have the choice of mentors in many different PhD programs.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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