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Applications for admission to the Pharmacology MS program for the 2023-2024 academic year are now open!

Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will be accepted until July 15th.  We employ a holistic and inclusive admissions process.  Should you have any questions regarding your application, please reach out to Dr. Katie Hobbing, Admissions Director. 

Special Emphasis in Applied Pharmacology & Drug Toxicology

Master’s in Pharmacology students gain an educational foundation in Pharmacology plus a behind-the-scenes look into the FDA drug approval process including nonclinical & clinical safety assessments and regulatory guidances. MS students also have the unique advantage to network with experts currently working in the field through special lectures and networking events.

Graduates of our program are prepared for employment in the biopharmaceutical and biotech industries, contract research organizations (CROs), government (FDA), or continued education in medical (MD/DO, DMD) or graduate (PhD) school.

Graduate Success

Since the program's inception in 2012, 99% of our matriculants have graduated! The majority of our graduates have found employment in Research/Industry sector (34%) or have continued their education in Medical/Dental School (32%) or gained entrance to a PhD program (16%).

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Dr. Arnold Schwartz elected AAAS fellow

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