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Twin Cities Campus
Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics PhDPharmacology
Medical School
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
6-120 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55104
(612)626-1248
Email:
phclgrad@umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
Pharmacology is the study of drugs, the mechanisms through which they affect living systems, and the ways in which drugs are acted upon by living systems. A drug is defined as any foreign entity that exerts an effect on a biological system, whereas a therapeutic is a drug that is intentionally administered in order to elicit a favorable outcome. Investigators in the program in Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (MPaT) focus on developing greater insight into the molecular mechanisms that determine biological responses to therapeutic agents, and how underlying biological variation impacts these responses. In addition, MPaT program faculty strive to develop a greater understanding of basic mechanisms of molecular biology, and in particular how these processes are altered in disease states. The ultimate objective of these latter studies is to gain insight that can lead to the development of future novel therapeutic agents. The MPaT graduate program is designed to prepare students academically and professionally in the field of pharmacological research to make them competent as scientists and competitive as job candidates. Students who have earned their PhD from this program occupy a diverse array of high-level positions in the fields of scientific research, drug development and discovery, and medical outreach.The MPaT graduate program consists of 74 faculty trainers, each of whom is equipped to offer students training in highly diverse research areas. PhD students can expect individualized mentorship and training from their advisors. For their part, students are expected to perform at a high level in the lab and classroom, produce publishable scientific data, and to adhere to the standards established by their advisor, the MPaT graduate program, the Department of Pharmacology, and the University.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.50.
A four-year degree in a basic sciences discipline is required for admission
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Admission to the MPaT program requires a four-year degree (or its equivalent) in a basic sciences discipline, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a diversity statement, and a statement of career objectives. Applicants whose first language is not English or who have not completed post-secondary education at an approved English-speaking institution are required to demonstrate English-language proficiency by submitting TOEFL or IELTS scores with their application.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
24
credits are required in the major.
0 credits are required outside the major. 24 thesis credits are required.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 3 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
Students are required to maintain a GPA of 3.00. Students who fail to maintain this standard must petition the director of graduate studies for permission to remain in the program.
Required Courses (24 credits)
Take the following courses. Take PHCL 8100 twice for a total of 8 credits, 2 credits of PHCL 5112, 2 credits of PHCL 8200, and 3 credits of PHCL 8221. All courses, with the exception of PHCL 8100, must be taken A-F and be graded B or higher.
PHCL 5110 - Introduction to Pharmacology
(3.0 cr)
PHCL 5112 - Foundations of Biomedical Research
(1.0-2.0 cr)
PHCL 8100 - Laboratory Research in Pharmacology
(4.0 cr)
PHCL 8200 - SciComm I: Critical Analysis & Publishing
(1.0-2.0 cr)
PHCL 8211 - Advanced Pharmacology
(5.0 cr)
PHCL 8220 - The Ethical Scientist
(1.0 cr)
PHCL 8221 - SciComm II: Writing & Research Presentation
(2.0-3.0 cr)
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