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PhD Molecular and Medical Pharmacology at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology offers Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, but does not admit applicants who seek only an MS degree.

Faculty: David Geffen School of Medicine  |  Department: Molecular and Medical Pharmacology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Consult the department. The M.S. degree requires satisfactory completion of the required courses as listed under Course Requirements for the Doctoral Degree. Required: Molecular and Medical Pharmacology 200 (three quarters), 237 (two quarters), 251 (must be taken every quarter during the first and second year) 291, and 292. MIMG C234 must be taken during spring quarter of first year. After rotations are completed, M Pharm 596 or 599 must be taken until program completion. Recommended Electives: Molecular and Medical Pharmacology M248, 288; Molecular Biology 298; a course in biostatistics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 1, 2026. GRE: General and subject exam optional. Letters of recommendation: 3. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants must have received a bachelor's degree in a biological or physical science, engineering, or in the premedical curriculum. All applicants must submit a statement of purpose. M.S.: The M.S. degree in Molecular and Medical Pharmacology is offered only under special circumstances; for example, to those who already have a doctoral degree in another field and who wish to obtain additional training in pharmacology, or to students who are already in the program and, for some reason, cannot continue for the Ph.D.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants; deadlines are set by each programme, mostly in November and early December for the following fall.

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