Education & Training | Graduate
Medical Scientist Training Program M.D./Ph.D.
Curriculum
Note: In addition to years 1 and 2 of the Medical School Curriculum, students typically fulfill the Ph.D. requirements by following the sequence listed below:
| SEMESTER 5 | Course # | Title | Credits |
| PMY 505 A | Pharmacology Seminar | 2 cr | |
| PMY 751 | Thesis Research | 1-9 cr | |
| **Select one of the following or elective approved by the Director of Graduate Studies: |
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| *PMY 550 | Receptor Pharmacology | 2 cr | |
| *PMY 626/627 | Toxicology Principles and Practice | 4 cr | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: | 5-15cr | ||
| SEMESTER 6 | Course # | Title | Credits |
| PMY 506 | Pharmacology Seminar | 2 cr | |
| PMY 525 | Advanced Pharmacology | 4 cr | |
| PMY 751 | Thesis Research | 1-9 cr | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS : | 7-15cr |
| SUMMER | Course # | Title | Credits |
| Proposition Examination |
| SEMESTER 7 | Course # | Title | Credits |
| PMY 751 | Thesis Research | 1-9 cr | |
| PMY 505 B | Pharmacology Seminar | 2cr | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS : | 3-11cr |
| SEMESTER 8 | Course # | Title | Credits |
| PMY 752 | Thesis Research | 1-9 cr | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS : | 1-9 cr |
* Clinical rotations are completed after the Ph.D. requirements have been fulfilled.
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