Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD

If you are interested in combining chemistry, biology, mathematics and computer techniques with pharmacology, physiology and biochemistry, to work on the development of treatments to prevent disease and improve health, a degree in the pharmaceutical sciences may be for you. Our undergraduate program focuses on the design, development and rational use of medication for the prevention and treatment of disease, as well as the drug development and research process. Our graduate programs are research-focused that immerse students in diverse aspects of drug action, from drug discovery to various elements of drug evaluation.

First Semester Core (11 credits)

Fall Semester Odd Years
PHC 508LEC - Drug Delivery: Principles and Applications Credits: 3
PHC 588SEM - Faculty Research Seminar Credits: 1
PHC 607LR - Intermediate Pharmacokinetics Credits: 3
PHC 613SEM - Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar Credits: 1
PHC 630LEC - Drug Metabolism and Transport Credits: 3
Fall semester Even Years
PHC 500LEC - Basic Drug Development Credits: 2
PHC 509LEC - Pharmacogenetics in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Credits: 2
PHC 538LEC - Introduction to Biologics Credits: 2
PHC 539TUT - Development of Biologics Credits: 1
PHC 588SEM - Faculty Research Seminar Credits: 1
PHC 607LR - Intermediate Pharmacokinetics Credits: 3
PHC 613SEM - Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar Credits: 1

Required Courses (22 credits)

PHC 500LEC - Basic Drug Development Credits: 2
PHC 506LEC - Biometry in Phc Sci Credits: 3
PHC 509LEC - Pharmacogenetics in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Credits: 2
PHC 510LLB - Pharmaceutical Analysis Credits: 3
PHC 511CON - Research Proposal Credits: 3
PHC 538LEC - Introduction to Biologics Credits: 2
PHC 539TUT - Development of Biologics Credits: 1
PHC 599TUT - Supervised Teaching Credits: 2 (take for 2 semesters, 4 credits total)
PHC 614SEM - Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar Credits: 1

Other Requirements (40 credits)

Three departmental research presentations including the Dissertation defense. The other two presentations may be scheduled in PHC 613 or PHC 614 .
Out of department graduate elective courses >= 4 Credits
Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Electives >= 4 Credits
PHC 615TUT - Research Credits: 1 - 18 One or more credits after satisfactory completion of PHC 511 Research Proposal
or
PHC 616TUT - Research Credits: 1 - 18 One or more credits after satisfactory completion of PHC 511 Research Proposal
Satisfactory completion of a research dissertation, including approval of the Dissertation Committee after submission of a written Dissertation Report, presentation of an open seminar and, oral defense

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

72 Hours

Time-To-Degree

4 Years

Application Fee

$75

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.