Ph.D., Pharmacology & Neuroscience (Minimum of 90 credits)
The Pharmacology and Neuroscience doctoral program is research-intensive providing in-depth understanding of the chosen field of interest and the scientific method. This program will prepare the student for a career in research or as a leader in academia or the pharmaceutical/biotech industries.
The student will select a major adviser and assemble a dissertation committee. The student, adviser and committee will formulate a plan of study. The adviser and committee will assist the student during the entire course of the program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Didactic Courses | ||
| IDC 601 | Responsible Conduct of Research | 1 |
| IDC 625 | Introduction to Biostatistics for the Biomedical Sciences | 3 |
| IDC 701 | Research Writing | 3 |
| PHR 536 | Drugs and Drug Targets (Research Courses) | 2 |
| PHR 537 | Fundamentals of Neuroscience | 3 |
| PHR 715 | Foundational Science | 4 |
| Required Seminars and Topical Courses | ||
| PHR 531 | Topics in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery Journal Club | 4-5 |
| PHR 532 | Hot Topics in Neuroscience Journal Club | 4-5 |
| PHR 750 | Research Discussions In Pharmacology & Neuroscience | 10-14 |
| PHR 760 | Research Rounds In Pharmacology & Neuroscience | 8-12 |
| PHR 791 | Pharmacology & Neuroscience Seminar | 7 |
| Required Research Courses | ||
| PHR 595 | Directed Independent Study | 11-15 |
| PHR 597 | Directed Independent Research | 18-20 |
| PHR 795 | Directed Independent Study | 22-40 |
| PHR 897 | Doctoral Directed Independent Research | 24-40 |
| PHR 899 | Doctoral Dissertation | 4-12 |
| Electives | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| Integrative and Alternative Medicine | ||
| Medical Pharmacology I | ||
| Medical Pharmacology II | ||
| Introduction to Neuropharmacology | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Receptor and Molecular Pharmacology | ||
| Fundamentals of Brain Imaging, Recording, and Stimulation | ||
| Research Laboratory Rotations | ||
| Special Topics in Pharmacology & Neuroscience | ||
The student must maintain at least a B (3.0) average throughout the PhD program, with no more than six credits with a grade below B-.
Comprehensive Examinations: Doctoral students are required to pass comprehensive and qualifying examinations in order to advance to candidacy according to the guidelines of the graduate school.
Dissertation: Ph.D. candidates must present and defend a dissertation. The defense is open to the public, but only the student’s dissertation committee may directly participate in the examination. The written dissertation must be presented to the committee at least 30 days prior to the defense.