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

Required
PHT 702Advanced Pharmacology3
PHT 703Advanced Toxicology3
PHT 752Intro Scientific Data Analysis1
PHT 801Research Lit in Pharm/Tox1
PHT 811Research Techniques Laboratory1
PHT 750Research Ethics and Conduct2
PHT 880Pharm Tox Seminar1
PHS 730Pharmacology of Cell Therapies3
Electives: Choose 6 credits of the following PHT, PHS courses6
PHT 707
Tox Subst Use Disorder (Appld)
PHS 712
Systems Physiology
PHS 714
& 714
Advanced Pharma Analysis
and Advanced Pharma Analysis
PHT 720
Intro to Neuropsychopharmacolo
PHS 704
Intro Drug Discovery & Dev
PHT 705
Pharmacology in Drug Discovery
Research Credits20
PHT 899
Doctoral Research
Total Hours41