Program Overview

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Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology and Toxicology (Doctoral)

Overview

The Pharmacology and Toxicology Ph.D. research track trains you to determine mechanisms of action for pharmaceuticals, identify potential drug targets and define adverse effects of chemicals, such as drugs, industrial chemicals and environmental pollutants. Its objectives are to impart advanced scientific knowledge in pharmacology and toxicology and to provide training opportunities in conducting state-of-the-art approaches in basic research in pharmacology and toxicology and closely related subdisciplines, including environmental toxicology, chemical pharmacology and proteomics. The program prepares you for careers in independent research or related careers in academics, industry or government. The average time to graduation is less than five years.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

• 54 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 100%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 4.4331 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 45.45%
• Enrollment % Female: 54.55%
• Enrollment % International: 27.27%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 31.81%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy

Degree

• Doctor of Philosophy