University of California, Irvine

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D. - Pharmacology and Toxicology

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of Pharmacology offers a program leading to a Ph.D. in pharmacology and toxicology. The Ph.D. programs are flexible and tailored to the needs of individual students. Training consists of an initial sequence of courses and seminars that provide a strong basic foundation in pharmacology and related biomedical science. A combined M.D./Ph.D. program is available to students who are interested in pursuing medical careers that include basic research.
The Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology is offered in the following specific areas of study: molecular and cellular pharmacology, neurosciences, gene regulation, circadian rhythms, epigenetic modifications, neuropharmacology, psychopharmacology and cardiovascular pharmacology.
Our goal is to provide a first class training in Pharmacology that will open up a wide range of employment opportunities upon graduation. This program will prepare you for a career as a Pharmacologist in academic institutions, in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, in federal and state agencies, and in private research institutions.

Our program offers:

A broad-based, multidisciplinary education focused on neuroscience and cardiovascular pharmacology.
Faculty expertise ranging from cellular and molecular biology to behavior.
Research focused on:

receptors and their signaling mechanisms
novel endogenous and therapeutic ligands
neurochemical basis of behavior


Individualized research training in well-equipped laboratories.

Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WACS)

Eligibility Requirements:

Students are admitted to the UCI Graduate Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology on an annual basis in the Fall quarter. The Graduate Program Executive Committee and Director act as the admissions committee. Following an initial screening of applications, suitable applicants will be invited to visit the department in early February at department's expense. Decisions on admission will be made after that time. In order to preserve a high faculty/student ratio, the program only admits approximately 4-6 students per year. The Chair makes final offers of admissions to applicants, based on the recommendations of the interviewing faculty and the Executive Committee.

International Student Requirements:

International students are also required to submit TOEFL scores.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above