Ph.D. Degree Curriculum

Required Number of Credits: 108

 

Required Courses

  • PHAR 507 (every term)
  • GRAD 520 Responsible Conduct of Research
  • PHAR 525 (735) Foundations of Drug Action I  fall term)
  • PHAR 601 Research (for first three terms of research rotations)

Coursework completed in the first two to two-and-a-half years of the program varies based on the student's research area of interest. Students will consult with their major advisor and graduate committee for specific course recommendations or other requirements. 

Strongly Recommended Courses

  • BB 550 & 551 Biochemistry I & II (unless prior upper-level biochemistry was completed)
  • H524 Intro to Biostatistics (per-requisite for PHAR 528)

Elective Courses

This list is currently under revision and will be published in the near future. 

Biochemistry Waiver

Students who have completed an upper-level undergraduate course in biochemistry may request a waiver of the requirement to take the Biochemistry series, if advised by their major advisor.