Pharmacology and Toxicology, Master of Science (M.S.)
Sawyer, Dr. Stephen T.
Graduate Program Director
ssawyer@vcu.edu
(804) 828-7918
Cox, Sheryol W.
Coordinator, Graduate Programs in Pharmacology and Toxicology
swcox@vcu.edu
(804) 828-8400
Admission requirements summary
Pharmacology and Toxicology, Master of Science (M.S.)
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| Degree: M.S. |
Semester(s) of entry: Fall preferred |
Deadline dates: Apr 15 |
Test requirements: GRE or MCAT |
| Special requirements: See Web site for more information MCAT or DAT acceptable in lieu of GRE for combined professional/academic degree programs | |||
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree. This is a research-oriented degree program comprised of graduate course work and supervised research leading to a master’s thesis. The M.S. program will be of interest to individuals planning on technical positions in pharmacology or toxicology research or testing; students interested in the health professions, such as medicine or dentistry, who desire additional research training; and for those interested in a government position, such as those offered with regulatory agencies, who seek training in pharmacology and toxicology.
Curriculum
A typical course plan for the full-time master’s student is described below.
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| Fall 1 | |
| BIOC/MICR 503 Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology* | 5 |
| PHTX 690 Pharmacology Research Seminar | 1 |
| PHTX 691 Special Topics in Pharmacology (basic principles of pharmacology for graduate students) | 3 |
| PHTX 697 Directed Research in Pharmacology | 6 |
| Spring 1 | |
| BIOC/MICR 504 Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| PHTX 536 Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology | 5 |
| PHTX 690 Pharmacology Research Seminar | 1 |
| PHTX 697 Directed Research in Pharmacology | 4 |
| Summer 1 | |
| PHTX 697 Directed Research in Pharmacology | 6 |
| Fall 2 | |
| PHTX 690 Pharmacology Research Seminar | 1 |
| PHTX 697 Directed Research in Pharmacology | 8 |
| Advanced PHTX elective | 3 |
| Advanced elective | 3 |
| Spring 2 | |
| PHTX 690 Pharmacology Research Seminar** | 1 |
| PHTX 697 Directed Research in Pharmacology | variable |
| Advanced elective (if desired) | 3 |
| Summer 2 | |
| PHTX 697 Directed Research in Pharmacology | 6 |
| * These are typical requirements. Less advanced courses may be substituted depending on situation. ** M.S. students are required to give a seminar. A student must take an advanced graduate course in their specialty. |
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| Advanced PHTX courses | |
| NEUS 609 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | 3 |
| PHTX/PHIS 620 Ion Channels in Membranes | 3 |
| PHTX 625 Cell Signaling and Growth Control | 3 |
| PHTX 632 Neurochemical Pharmacology | 3 |
| PHTX 633 Behavioral Pharmacology | 3 |
| PHTX 644 Forensic Toxicology | 3 |
| Advanced courses in other disciplines may include, but are not limited to: | |
| ANAT 610 Systems Neuroscience | 4 |
| BIOC 601 Membranes and Lipids | 3 |
| BIOC 602 Physical Properties of Macromolecules | 3 |
| BIOC 605 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 504 Advanced Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| EGRB 603 Biomedical Signal Processing | 3 |
| EGRB 610 Microprocessor Interfacing for Biomedical Instrumentation | 3 |
| MEDC 541 Survey of Molecular Modeling Methods | 3 |
| MEDC 601 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry I | 1 |
| MEDC 630 Theoretical Methods in Drug Design | 2 |
| MICR 505 Immunobiology | 3 |
| MICR/BNFO 653 Advanced Molecular Genetics: Bioinformatics | 3 |
| PHIS 604 Cell Physiology: From Molecules to Organisms | 4 |
| PHIS 615 Signal Detection in Sensory Systems | 3 |
| PHIS 617 Cellular Signaling | 3 |