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Program of Study

The choice of a graduate advisor is to be made within the first year of enrollment. Students are encouraged to make this mutually agreeable selection as soon as they have chosen the research area in which they wish to pursue their thesis or dissertation research. This decision is to be communicated in writing to the Department Chair at that time.

The student’s formal course of study should be prepared with the guidance of the graduate advisor and approved by the Department Chair. A student may change advisors at any time during the program if his or her research interests change, or for personal reasons.

Typical Plan of Study:
Year 1:
Fall Semester
Pharmacology Core Curriculum 4 units
Physiology* 4 units
Research Ethics 1 unit
Pharmacology Research Overview 1 unit
Pharmacology Seminar 1 unit
TOTAL:11 units

Spring Semester
Pharmacology Core Curriculum 4 units
Biochemistry* 3 units
Elective 3 units
Pharmacology Seminar 1 unit
TOTAL:11 units

Year 2:
Fall Semester
Toxicology* 4 units
Statistics 3 units
Elective 3 units
Pharmacology Seminar 1 unit
TOTAL:11 units

Spring Semester
Toxicology* 4 units
Electives 4-6 units
Pharmacology Seminar 1 unit
TOTAL:9-12 units

* Physiology, Toxicology I and II and Biochemistry are offered every other year.

Comprehensive Exams are generally conducted within several months of the end of the 2nd year.

Thesis Prospectus Defense generally occurs within 6 months of the comprehensive exams.

Dissertation Defense is usually 2-3 years following the comprehensive exams, upon completion of research.

In addition, students are required to complete a minimum of two semesters as a teaching assistant or instructor to fulfill the requirements for a Doctoral degree.
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