PhD Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary doctoral training in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and cell biology integrated with modern pharmacology. The primary focus is cellular signal transduction and how drugs act on signaling pathways.

What you will study

Core of 13 credits (PHMCOL-M 781, 739, STAT/F&W ECOL 571, OBS&GYN 955), seminar and journal club each semester, research credits, and a 3-credit elective approved by the advisor.

Career pathways

Alumni work in academia, industry, corporate, government and non-profit settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3; The Graduate School sets minimum requirements for admissions . Academic program admission requirements are often more rigorous than those set by the Graduate School; Upload the following to the online application:. PDF transcripts. Upload unofficial transcripts for all completed post-secondary coursework. Only electronic versions are accepted for initial screening; do not mail hard copies of transcripts. If recommended for admission, official transcripts will be requested. Personal statement. Your personal statement must detail your research interests and future career goals, why you chose to apply to the MCP program at UW-Madison, and previous research or research-related experience.

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://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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