MS Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology (MCP) program, in cooperation with the Center for Training in Pharmacology and Drug Development (CTPDD), offers interdisciplinary graduate training in the field of molecular and cellular pharmacology. The primary emphasis is doctoral training in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology with a focus on integrating these methodologies with modern pharmacology. Other related degree programs under the direction of program faculty are cellular and molecular biology, environmental toxicology, neuroscience, biomolecular chemistry, and genetics.

Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include PHMCOL-M 781 Molecular and Cellular Principles in Pharmacology; PHMCOL-M 739 Rigor, Reproducibility and Becoming an Effective Researcher; OBS&GYN 955 Responsible Conduct of Research for Biomedical Graduate Students; PHMCOL-M 901 Seminar and Journal Club; PHMCOL-M 990 Research.

Career pathways

The MCP Program and UW–Madison offer a wealth of resources intended to enrich graduate student studies and enhance professional skills. It is expected that students will take full advantage of the resources that best fit their needs and support their career goals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students may not apply directly for the master’s, and should instead see the admissions information for the PhD .

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 (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://guide.wisc.edu/graduate/medicine-public-health-school-wide/molecular-cellular-pharmacology-phd/#admissionstext

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