MS Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MS in Biomedical Science (Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology track) studies the biochemical and molecular biological mechanisms that regulate cell and organ function, with the aim of developing pharmacological means to modulate pathological processes. It offers a research thesis option and a literature thesis option.

Faculty: Renaissance School of Medicine | Department: Department of Pharmacological Sciences | Duration: 33 graduate credits minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 33 graduate credits is required: 23-28 credits of required courses (Principles of Pharmacology, Advanced Principles of Pharmacology, Graduate Biochemistry I, Cell Biology, biochemical laboratory techniques, research ethics), up to 6 credits of electives and 5-10 research credits. The research option ends with a written thesis evaluated by three programme faculty and a seminar; the literature option ends with a literature review project.

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Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum requirements plus: bachelor's degree in an appropriate field (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, physics) with superior performance in science courses (coursework in biochemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry and physiology highly recommended); three letters of reference; TOEFL may be required for international students; GRE not required; acceptance by the Department of Pharmacological Sciences and the Graduate School.

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.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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