Pharmacology & Toxicology PhD
Pharmacology and toxicology lie on the cutting edge of medicine, where researchers discover and determine the effects of chemicals. Housed in the School of Health Professions’ historic Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Saint Joseph’s University’s Pharmacology and Toxicology PhD program trains you to contribute to this growing body of scientific and medical research with a curriculum that combines theory with hands on in lab research experience. This PhD degree in pharmacology and toxicology (offered as part time or full-time options) offers the opportunity to conduct doctoral-level research, defend a PhD thesis and publish and present your research. With a PhD, you’ll gain a competitive edge to advance your career in academia, government or the pharmaceutical industry.
Goal 1: Students will demonstrate knowledge foundation and critical evaluation of scientific literature
Goal 2: Student will demonstrate effective and accurate oral communication skills relates to scientific research
Goal 3: Students will demonstrate ability to identify scientific questions and formulate hypotheses
Goal 4: Students will design and perform experiments to answer scientific questions or test hypotheses
Goal 5: Students will present critical data analysis with appropriate statistical methods
Goal 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to draw evidence-based conclusions
Goal 7: Students will clearly and accurately present research results in writing
Goal 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: Choose 6 credits of the following PHT, PHS and other 700-800 level | 6 | |
| Advanced Pharma Analysis | ||
| Advanced Pharma Analysis Lab | ||
| Tox Subst Use Disorder (Appld) | ||
| Research Ethics and Conduct | ||
| Special Topics in Pharmacology | ||
| Drug Disc Neurodegenerative | ||
| Drug Discovery & Development | ||
| PHT 899 | Doctoral Research | 10 |
| PHT 899 | Doctoral Research | 10 |
| Total Hours | 40 | |