Program: Pharmacology and Toxicology Minor - University at Buffalo

Apr 03, 2025

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Admission Criteria

Minimum GPA of 2.500 in introductory courses
Minimum GPA of 2.000 overall in minor required

Current UB students who are interested in applying to the Pharmacology and Toxicology Minor in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences should submit the Minor Application.

Course Requirements

Introductory Courses (29 credits)

BIO 200LLB - Evolutionary Biology Credits: 5
BIO 201LEC - Cell Biology Credits: 3
BIO 211LAB - Cell Biology Lab Credits: 1
CHE 101LR - General Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 113LAB - General Chemistry Credits: 1
CHE 102LR - General Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 114LAB - General Chemistry Credits: 1
CHE 203LEC - Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHE 205LBR - Organic Chemistry 1 LAB Credits: 2
CHE 204LEC - Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHE 206LBR - Organic Chemistry 2 LAB Credits: 2

Pharmacology and Toxicology Core (20-21 credits)

BIO 305LEC - Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry Credits: 3 OR
BCH 403LEC - Biochemical Principles Credits: 4
PMY 302LEC - Introduction to Pharmacology Credits: 4
PMY 311LEC - Chemistry of Drug Action Credits: 3
PMY 455LEC - Toxicology Fundamentals Credits: 3
PGY 300LEC - Human Physiology Credits: 4
One elective science course selected with approval of program director.

Total Credits Required for Minor: 49-50

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Learning Outcomes

The overall goal of the program in Pharmacology and Toxicology is to prepare students with a comprehensive understanding of the interactions of drug and toxin actions with living cells and tissues. Majors in our program are expected to master both the conceptual and practical aspects of pharmacology and toxicology, as well as fundamental laboratory techniques used in assessing drug action. This training provides students with an array of career opportunities including advanced study in either graduate or professional schools or for scientific careers in regulatory affairs, production analysis, product safety or sales, or as research scientists and/or drug information specialists.