Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology/Toxicology Specialization, Ph.D.

Program Overview

Florida A&M University's Pharmaceutical Sciences program offers Master's and Doctoral degrees with specializations in pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and more. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and government, with a focus on original research and scientific presentations. The program emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum, research opportunities, and a strong faculty-student relationship.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Florida A&M University offers comprehensive programs of course work and research leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Specializations are offered in pharmacology/toxicology, medicinal chemistry, environmental toxicology (Ph.D. degree only), pharmaceutics, and health outcomes research and pharmacoeconomics. Each program of study is under the direction of a supervisory committee which oversees development of each student’s curriculum and general progress and monitors adherence to general degree requirements. Graduates of these programs will find a wide spectrum of employment opportunities in academic institutions, pharmaceutical industry, and government.

Assessment:

• M.S.

• A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be maintained
• Participation in the instructional component of selected undergraduate laboratories as assigned
• One presentation at a national scientific meeting
• Presentation of one research article in a refereed scientific journal
• Satisfactory performance on final comprehensive written examinations
• Presentation and defense of an acceptable thesis based on original research
• Ph.D.
• A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be maintained
• Participation in the instructional component of selected undergraduate courses including lectures and/or laboratories as assigned
• Submission and successful defense of the research protocol
• Successful completion of oral and written comprehensive examination
• Presentation of at least two manuscripts for publication in refereed scientific journals
• Submission of an acceptable dissertation based on scholarly and independent research
• Presentation and defense of an acceptable dissertation based on original laboratory research
• Two presentations at national scientific meetings

Careers:

Graduates of the Pharmaceutical Sciences program at Florida A&M University will find a wide spectrum of employment opportunities in academic institutions, pharmaceutical industry, and government.