Overview

The Pharmacology and Toxicology course from Saint Joseph’s University offers the opportunity to conduct doctoral-level research, defend a PhD thesis and publish and present your research. With a PhD, you’ll gain a competitive edge to advance your career in academia, the government or the pharmaceutical industry.

What Can You Do With a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology?

With a doctorate in pharmacology and toxicology, you’ll have a thorough theoretical knowledge and hours of laboratory experience that can immediately improve your career prospects. Numerous pharmacologist jobs and toxicologist jobs exist in diverse settings including:

Clinical Researcher

Forensic Scientist/Toxicologist

Drug/Toxicant Information Specialist

Pharmacologist

Pharmaceutical Marketing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Advanced Toxicology

Molecular Pharmacology

Advanced Pharma Analysis

Research Ethics and Conduct

Drug Discovery & Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

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Priority Review for ALL applicants: March 1

International Student Deadline: March 1

Domestic Student Deadline: July 15

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Toxicology Pharmacology View 24 other PhDs in Toxicology in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or first degree program at Saint Joseph’s

Fluent in both spoken and written English (see below for language requirements for international applicants)

Complete a minimum of 3 credits for each of the following courses or equivalent courses (students can complete these prerequisites after matriculation):

Anatomy & Physiology

Basic Pharmacology

Toxicology

Biostatistics

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9984 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9984 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9984 USD / year

≈ 9984 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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