Pharmacology & Physiology PhD

Major: Pharmacology & Physiology
Degree Awarded: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Calendar Type: Semester
Minimum Required Credits: 121.0 
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 26.1002
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 19-1042

About the Program

The College of Medicine's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies offers a PhD degree in Pharmacology & Physiology. The program requires independent research under the direction of departmental faculty members who are engaged in highly active research programs involving molecular, cellular and behavioral approaches to experimental pharmacology and physiology in a strongly collaborative environment.

Students begin their coursework with a core curriculum in biomedical sciences, and immediately start laboratory rotations. Intensive graduate level pharmacology, physiology and neuropharmacology courses round out the core programmatic courses. Specialization in ion channel physiology, smooth muscle physiology, behavioral pharmacology and signal transduction processes may involve the taking of several elective courses. The program requires the defense of a thesis based on original research.

PhD candidates must pass a qualifying examination by November of their third year and they must have one accepted co-author manuscript, and one submitted first-author manuscript in peer-reviewed journals during the course of the program.

Additional Information

For more information, visit the College of Medicine's Pharmacology & Physiology program website.

Admission Requirements

Drexel University College of Medicine has a rolling admissions policy, which means that complete applications are reviewed as they are received. Applicants are therefore advised to apply early, as decisions to accept or deny admission may be made before the official deadlines.

Additional Information

To learn more about applying to Drexel College of Medicine programs visit the Drexel College of Medicine's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies website.

Degree Requirements 

About the Curriculum

The core curriculum is a comprehensive interdisciplinary program of study for all PhD students in the Division of Biomedical Science Programs. The goal of the core curriculum is to provide a broad foundation in biomedical sciences and serve as a framework for advanced study in more specialized areas.

Courses Repeatable for Credit

As well as taking all required courses, students will re-enroll in courses having the status “repeatable for credit” (such as journal club, seminar and research courses) for the duration of their program in order to meet the total number of credits required for graduation.

Additional Information

For more information about the program, please visit the College of Medicine's Pharmacology & Physiology program webpage.

Program Requirements

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Taken each semester with the exception of the last when only Thesis Defense is taken. 

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Taken each semester starting in year 2, with the exception of the last semester when only Thesis Defense is taken. 

Sample Plan of Study