Pharmacology (Ph.D.)

Pharmacology (Ph.D.) | Graduate

Pharmacology is at the forefront of the most exciting developments in modern medicine. Our Ph.D. program in Pharmacology is designed for students interested in studying the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs, the mechanisms of drug action, and the toxic effects of drugs as well as experimental, clinical, and behavioral approaches to pharmacology.

Contacts

Dr. Martha Davila-Garcia

Director of Graduate Studies
202-806-6311
Email

Dr. Robert Copeland

Interim Department Chair
202-806-6311
Email

Darrie Delgado

Program Coordinator
202-806-6311
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Program Details

  • Degree Classification: Graduate
  • Related Degrees: Ph.D.

Admission Requirements

Application for Admission

  • Online GradCAS application
  • Statement of purpose/ Statement of academic interest (500-1,000 words)
  • GRE scores not required
  • Official transcripts sent to GradCAS
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Autobiographical statement (500-750 words)

GRE Required?

  • No

GRE Preferred Minimums

  • GRE Verbal Reasoning: N/A
  • GRE Quantitative Reasoning: N/A
  • GRE Analytical Writing: N/A

GPA Required Minimums

  • Overall GPA minimum: 3.0
  • Undergrad GPA minimum: 3.0

Prerequisite Courses (Recommended)

The following course prerequisites are recommended, not required. No expiration date for recommended prerequisites.

  • Biology (college-level lectures and labs, 12 semester credit hrs)
  • Chemistry (college-level lectures and labs, 8 semester credit hrs)
  • Organic Chemistry (college-level lectures and labs, 8 semester credit hrs)
  • Physics (college-level lectures and labs, 8 semester credit hrs)

Reference Requirements

Evaluator type accepted:

  • Professor (Required)
  • Supervisor/Manager

Evaluator type not accepted:

  • Friend
  • Family Member
  • Coworker
  • Clergy
  • Other