Overview

Pharmacology is the study of the mechanism of drug action. The discipline resides at the important interface between the basic sciences that investigate the cellular and molecular biology of mammalian physiology on the one hand, and the development of clinically effective approaches to treating disease on the other.

About the program

The Molecular Pharmacology Graduate Program offers formal training through courses and provides research opportunities individually tailored to suit each student. The MPGP is affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Graduate Program (IBGP) of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Pharmacology
Laboratory Research Rotation
Biology of Signal Transduction
From Data to Knowledge – Biomedical Experimental Design & Analysis
Molecular Pharmacology
Cancer Biology & Therapeutics
Neuropharmacology
Drug Discovery

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Pharmacology View 143 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree in a biological or physical science or in mathematics, computer science or engineering.
A minimum grade point average of 3.2 (on a scale of 4) or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
A minimum of three letters of recommendation. Letters from faculty familiar with the applicant's research accomplishments are of particular value to the evaluation process.
A personal statement.

Tuition Fee

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International

48752 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48752 USD per year during 96 months.
National

48752 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48752 USD per year during 96 months.
In-State

30424 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30424 USD per year during 96 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

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