PhD Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

Pharmacology is the study of drugs, the mechanisms through which they affect living systems, and the ways in which drugs are acted upon by living systems. A drug is defined as any foreign entity that exerts an effect on a biological system, whereas a therapeutic is a drug that is intentionally administered in order to elicit a favorable outcome.

Faculty: Medical School | Duration: 5 years / 24 major credits + 24 thesis credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Courses, Electives, Thesis Credits. Students are required to maintain a GPA of 3.00. Students who fail to maintain this standard must petition the director of graduate studies for permission to remain in the program.

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Entry requirements

Admission to the MPaT program requires a four-year degree (or its equivalent) in a basic sciences discipline, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a diversity statement, and a statement of career objectives. Applicants whose first language is not English or who have not completed post-secondary education at an approved English-speaking institution are required to demonstrate English-language proficiency by submitting TOEFL or IELTS scores with their application. A four-year degree in a basic sciences discipline is required for admission Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.5. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.

Duration: 5 years / 24 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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