Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology (PhD)

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Pharmacology
Course Based:Yes
Length:3 Year(s)
Careers:Pharmacists

Description:

A Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology (PhD) from MCPHS will build on your Master’s degree in physiology, biochemistry, or biology, and advance your career as a pharmacologist. Here, you’ll work alongside academic and industry experts to study how new compounds affect enzymes, cells, tissues, and animals. This hands-on program will help you develop innovative and creative problem-solving skills, preparing you to play a key role in designing the drugs of the future.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
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    For admission to the program, an applicant must have:

    • Masters degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or related field
    • Minimum overall 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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