Overview
Pharmacology from Wayne State University helps students gain a solid foundation in pharmacological and toxicological sciences, while empowering each student to pursue more in-depth studies in one of several areas, such as biomedical pharmacology, pharmacogenomics and genetics, or toxicology and epidemiology.
Careers
The program is to offer a highly flexible educational experience that can prepare post-baccalaureate students for competitive jobs in the private sector, academia, or governmental agencies, or to matriculate into terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., MD) programs, if they so choose.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Drugs and the Addictive Process
- Biostatistics
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Geographic Information Systems
- Scientific Communication
- Pharmaceutical Waste: Environmental Impact and Management
- Principles of Toxicology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required, with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or computer science. An overall GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
- Electronic application
- A personal statement that includes applicant research experience, current research interests, plans after graduate school and the reasons for choosing the Department of Pharmacology at Wayne State.
- Three letters of recommendation from persons able to judge the applicant's potential in graduate school.
- Official copies of all academic transcripts.
- Official copies of scores from the TOEFL (institutional code:1898). Minimal TOEFL scores are 600, 250 and 100 for the paper-, computer- and internet-based tests, respectively.
- 1 copy each of international application materials as indicated.
Tuition Fee
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International
29444 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1732 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
29444 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1732 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
15589 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 917 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Detroit
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.