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Biomedical Sciences - Pharmacology - Ph.D.

The Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences-Pharmacology program offers a comprehensive education in pharmacology, toxicology, and related fields, preparing you to become a leader in industry, government, or academia. With a focus on hands-on experience and collaboration, you'll have the opportunity to work with experienced researchers in state-of-the-art facilities, advancing your understanding of drug development and preparing you for a fulfilling career in this exciting field.

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Doctoral Degree in Pharmacology

Elevate your expertise in drug research with Kent State’s Ph.D. degree in Pharmacology. Engage in advanced coursework and research focusing on areas such as cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurodegenerative pharmacology, and blood-brain barrier pharmacology. This program is designed to enhance your research abilities and scientific knowledge, preparing you for leadership roles in pharmaceutical research, academia, and various biomedical industries.

Program Information for Biomedical Sciences - Pharmacology - Ph.D.

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences–Pharmacology provides substantial opportunity for students to conduct research in molecular targeting, drug design and drug delivery in developing new approaches to treat disease. The multidisciplinary program enrolls a select group of graduate students interested in research-based careers in pharmacology and provides a balance of classroom and laboratory work involving faculty at Kent State University and Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). Strong research foci exist in the areas of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurodegenerative and blood brain barrier pharmacology. Interdisciplinary approaches to research and theoretical problems are strongly emphasized.

The Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences–Pharmacology is offered in consortium with Cleveland Clinic and Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Admissions for Biomedical Sciences - Pharmacology - Ph.D.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate/graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Academic preparation adequate to complete graduate coursework (recommended courses in chemistry, biochemistry and physiology)
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement indicating the applicant's interests in pharmacology, research experience and career aspirations
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 94 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 7.0 IELTS score
    • Minimum 65 PTE score
    • Minimum 120 DET score
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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Application deadline: December 1

Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Publish their research in peer-reviewed journals.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate students.
  3. Seek employment in fields that reflect their area of training.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
BMS 70120LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (taken twice)4
BMS 70440CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR SIGNALING 3
BMS 70502MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY 4
BMS 70503PHARMACOLOGY JOURNAL REVIEW 1
BMS 71000RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH 1
BMS 71001INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 1
BMS 78637BIOANTHROPOLOGICAL DATA ANALYSIS I 3-5
or BSCI 70104 BIOLOGICAL STATISTICS
or PSYC 71651 QUANTITATIVE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS I
Electives 111-43
Culminating Requirement
BMS 80199DISSERTATION I 230
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Baccalaureate Students:90
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Master's Students:60
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Elective courses and research must be approved by the student's guidance committee.

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Upon completion of course requirements and candidacy exam, doctoral students must register for BMS 80199 for two semesters for a total of 30 credit hours. Thereafter, it is expected that a doctoral candidate will continuously register for BMS 80299 each semester until all requirements for the degree have been met. As soon after completion of the candidacy examination as possible, the dissertation committee will be established consisting of the guidance committee and an outside discipline member — a graduate faculty member from another department at Kent State University or another program of the School of Biomedical Sciences. The student will submit to this committee their prospectus for the dissertation. The format of the prospectus will parallel that utilized for National Institutes of Health grant proposals (without biographical, budget and facilities information). The dissertation committee may elect to examine the candidate on the proposal, may accept it as submitted, or may reject it with specific reasons and recommendations for reformulation.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • Post-baccalaureate students must complete a minimum 60 credit hours, and post-master's students a minimum 30 credit hours, of coursework prior to dissertation.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Pharmacology Faculty

Find valuable information and the specialty areas of faculty who teach in the pharmacology program.

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