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PhD Pharmacology and Toxicology at University of Arizona

University of Arizona, United States

Programme overview

The Pharmacology and Toxicology Ph.D. research track trains you to determine mechanisms of action for pharmaceuticals, identify potential drug targets and define adverse effects of chemicals, such as drugs, industrial chemicals and environmental pollutants. Its objectives are to impart advanced scientific knowledge in pharmacology and toxicology and to provide training opportunities in conducting state-of-the-art approaches in basic research in pharmacology and toxicology and closely related subdisciplines.

Faculty: R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy  |  Duration: 6 years / 63 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 36 units of course work in the area of the major subject including a minimum of 4 seminar units, 6 laboratory rotation units, and a minimum of 4 research conference units, will be counted towards the student’s Plan of Study. A minimum of nine units in the minor subject, and 18 units of dissertation must also be completed.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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