Pharmacology & Toxicology PhD
Pharmacology and toxicology PhD program incorporates cutting edge research and a stimulating curriculum towards a doctoral thesis. Housed in the historic Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at Saint Joseph’s University, the Pharmacology and Toxicology PhD program trains students to contribute to a 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 courses | 6 | |
| Tox Subst Use Disorder (Appld) | ||
| Systems Physiology | ||
| Advanced Pharma Analysis | ||
| Advanced Pharma Analysis Lab | ||
| Intro to Neuropsychopharmacolo | ||
| Research Ethics and Conduct | ||
| Special Topics in Pharmacology | ||
| Drug Disc Neurodegenerative | ||
| Drug Discovery & Development | ||
| Intro Drug Discovery and Dev | ||
| PHT 899 | Doctoral Research | 10 |
| PHT 899 | Doctoral Research | 10 |
| Total Hours | 40 | |