Safety Pharmacology (Graduate Certificate) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The online graduate certificate provides specialized knowledge for pharmaceutical industry work in safety pharmacology, the preclinical testing of drug candidates for adverse effects on physiologic functions. It covers pharmacology principles, safety pharmacology guidelines and the drug development process.

Faculty: College of Human Medicine | Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology | Duration: 11 credits; minimum 1 year; online or hybrid | Intake: Fall (deadline June 1), Spring (October 1), Summer (February 1) | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

A 7-credit core of PHM 819 Principles of Drug-Tissue Interactions (2), PHM 840 Safety Pharmacology (2) and PHM 858 Drug Development Process (3), plus electives of 2 to 3 credits such as PHM 813 Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Toxicology and PHM 841 Cellular and Molecular Toxicology.

Career pathways

Pharmacological research and risk-benefit assessment in preclinical drug safety evaluation; advanced specialized research and development positions in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; at least 3 credits each in chemistry and biology (more science coursework or professional experience preferred); personal statement on how the certificate fits current or future career; three letters of recommendation; official transcripts from all previous schools; TOEFL scores if English is not the applicant's native language. Application deadlines: Fall June 1, Spring October 1, Summer February 1.

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.

Intake: Fall (deadline June 1), Spring (October 1), Summer (February 1)

Duration: 11 credits; minimum 1 year; online or hybrid

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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