Medical Pharmacology and Physiology
The joining of these two disciplines provides a powerful way to address modern questions of biology. The department offers MS and PhD degree programs in Pharmacology and Physiology. These programs are designed to prepare students for rewarding teaching and/or research careers in academia, government or the pharmaceutical and biotechnical industries.
Degrees Offered
Medical Pharmacology and Physiology, Master of Science
On Campus
Admission Criteria
Fall deadline: December 15
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 in the last 60 hours
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy or related areas from an accredited college
- Background in biology and chemistry and an understanding of mathematics and physics
- Course work in biochemistry and physiology is highly recommended.
- Previous lab or research experience preferred
Students with an appropriate educational background are encouraged to apply for entrance into the PhD program. A master’s degree is not a prerequisite for admission to the doctoral program. The department will consider applications for the MS degree programs from U.S. citizens but PhD degree students will be given priority consideration for financial support. Deficiencies in course work may be remedied during the first years of the graduate program.
Minimum English Proficiency Requirements
| Test Type | Total Score | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Writing |
| TOEFL Internet-based | 80 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| TOEFL Paper-based | 550 | 52 | 52 | N/A | 52 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Medical Pharmacology and Physiology Program
- Departmental application
- Personal statement
- Transcripts
- 3 letters of recommendation. The letters should be written by individuals knowledgeable of the student’s academic capability.
- Evidence of research experience
- Official GRE scores
- Official TOEFL/IELTS scores (if international)
Medical Pharmacology and Physiology, Doctor of Philosophy
On Campus
Admission Criteria
Fall deadline: December 15
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 in the last 60 hours
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy or related areas from an accredited college
- Background in biology and chemistry and an understanding of mathematics and physics
- Course work in biochemistry and physiology is highly recommended.
- Previous lab or research experience preferred
Students with an appropriate educational background are encouraged to apply for entrance into the PhD program. A master’s degree is not a prerequisite for admission to the doctoral program. The department will consider applications for the MS degree programs from U.S. citizens but PhD degree students will be given priority consideration for financial support. Deficiencies in course work may be remedied during the first years of the graduate program.
Minimum English Proficiency Requirements
| Test Type | Total Score | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Writing |
| TOEFL Internet-based | 80 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| TOEFL Paper-based | 550 | 52 | 52 | N/A | 52 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Medical Pharmacology and Physiology Program
- Departmental application
- Personal statement
- Transcripts
- 3 letters of recommendation. The letters should be written by individuals knowledgeable of the student’s academic capability.
- Evidence of research experience
- Official GRE scores
- Official TOEFL/IELTS scores (if international)