MS Program Curriculum
The Masters Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology is a 1.5+ year course of study culminating in the presentation and defense of a masters thesis. The masters thesis may be based on laboratory research, a “dry” library-based research project, or a combination of the two. The M.S. curriculum is designed for:
(a) individuals interested in a terminal masters degree who do not require extensive research experience or credentials, e.g. pharmaceutical representatives, medical insurance providers, medico-legal professionals;
(b) for pairing with other programs to form hybrid or dual science/business or public health degrees, such as an M.S./M.B.A. or M.S./M.P.H.programs;
(c) for individuals interested in progressing through management ranks in Pharma or biotech businesses;
(d) when coupled with extensive scientific writing experience or electives as the basis for a scientific writing career;
(e) when combined with theoretical and practical training in laboratory analysis as the basis for a career in biotechnology.
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M.S. Curriculum
First Year - Fall Semester
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Courses
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Title
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Hours
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PHTX 660
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Principles of Drug and Chemical Action
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4
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BIOC 645
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Biochemistry I
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4
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PHTX 610
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Methods and Analysis in the Biomedical Sciences
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2
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Co-curricular
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PHTX 606
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Seminar
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1
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First Year - Spring Semester
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PHTX 655
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Neuropharmacology
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2
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PHTX 674/675
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Research Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology
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2
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Co-curricular
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PHTX 619
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Research
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3-4
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PHTX 606
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Seminar
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1
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BIOC 603
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Research Ethics
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1
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Summer After First Year
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PHTX 619
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Research
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9
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Second Year - Fall Semester
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PHTX 656
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Cardiovascular and Renal Pharmacology
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2
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PHTX 657
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Endocrine and Metabolic Pharmacology
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2
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PHTX 658
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Selective Toxicity and Chemotherapeutics
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1
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PHTX 625
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Scientific Writing
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2
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Co-curricular
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PHTX 619
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Research
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2-4
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PHTX 606
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Seminar
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1
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Second Year - Spring Semester (if required)
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Masters Candidacy
Preparation, presentation, and defense of MS thesis
Award of M.S. degree.
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2
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