Pharmacology & Toxicology MS

Build your mastery of how drugs and chemicals work and be in the front lines of drug innovation with a pharmacology and toxicology MS graduate degree. Saint Joseph’s Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology program combines didactic course study with hands on laboratory research. This thesis-based curriculum (offered as either part time or full time) emphasizes the integration of pharmacology and toxicology with biochemistry, biomedical sciences, cell and molecular biology, physiology, statistics and experimental design. This MS degree will help student gain the foundation and hands-on research skills to pursue pharmacology and toxicology careers in academia, industry (pharmaceutical and biotech) or government. The student will conduct independent research under the guidance of faculty advisor in a lab, defend a master’s thesis and also take the opportunity to present their research findings at local and national scientific conferences. This program can also prepare students to pursue a PhD degree and sets the foundational skills to become a strong candidate.