MS Pharmacology and Toxicology at University of Kansas

Programme overview

Pharmacology and Toxicology Graduate Programs The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology has research strengths in neuropharmacology — especially in neurodegeneration, mood disorders, and addiction — and the effects of diabetes on the nervous system. The research program is founded on a strong graduate program. The major aim of this Master of Science (MS) degree program is to provide qualified graduates to institutions in academia, industry, and government.

Faculty: School of Pharmacy | Department: Pharmacy› | Duration: 13 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Degree Requirements Course Work Research Skills Requirement Each MS degree student is required to take credit hours of Research in Pharmacology and Toxicology (P&TX 825) and Masters Thesis (P&TX 899). Enrollment in either course must continue until a total of 13 credit hours are earned, such that when taken together with didactic coursework, research, and thesis, totals 30 hours of graduate coursework.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Admission Admission is based on the student’s undergraduate record in a relevant field, Graduate Record Examination scores, and 3 letters of recommendation. A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. Applications from non-English-speaking countries must include a copy of the Test of English as a Foreign Language score. Acceptance depends on the availability of space and faculty commitment. Students are expected to have bachelor’s degrees in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, pharmacology, toxicology, or other physical science related disciplines.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking, $40 certificate-seeking and non-degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme. Apply through the KU graduate application system (KU Graduate for Lawrence, Edwards and Online programmes; KU Medical Center for KUMC programmes).

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