Pharmacology & Toxicology, M.S.
Build your mastery of how drugs and chemicals work and be in the front lines of drug innovation with a pharmacology and toxicology graduate degree. Saint Joseph’s Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology program combines didactic course study with hands on laboratory research. Our thesis-based curriculum (offered as part time or full time) emphasizes the integration of pharmacology and toxicology with biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, physiology, statistics and experimental design. You’ll gain a solid knowledge foundation and hands-on research skills to pursue pharmacology and toxicology careers in academia, industry (pharmaceutical and biotech) or government. You’ll conduct independent research under the guidance of faculty researchers, defend a master’s thesis and present research findings at local and national scientific conferences. You also have the option to work toward the Pharmacology and Toxicology PhD degree.
Outcome 1: Students will demonstrate knowledge foundation and critical evaluation of scientific literature
Outcome 2: Student will demonstrate effective and accurate oral communication skills relates to scientific research
Outcome 3: Students will demonstrate ability to identify scientific questions and formulate hypotheses
Outcome 4: Students will design and perform experiments to answer scientific questions or test hypotheses
Outcome 5: Students will present critical data analysis with appropriate statistical methods
Outcome 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to draw evidence-based conclusions
Outcome 7: Students will clearly and accurately present research results in writing
Outcome 8: Students will engage in personal development/leadership/teamwork
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHT 703 | Advanced Toxicology | 3 |
| PHT 721 | Advanced Medicinal Chem/Pharm | 4 |
| PHT 752 | Intro Scientific Data Analysis | 1 |
| PHT 801 | Research Lit in Pharm/Tox | 1 |
| PHT 811 | Research Techniques Laboratory | 1 |
| PHT 821 | Molecular Pharmacology | 3 |
| PHT 880 | Pharm Tox Seminar | 1 |
| Electives: PHT, PHS or others 700-800 level | 6 | |
| PHT 799 | Master’s Research | 10 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |