Features
The department focuses on neuroendocrinology, cardiovascular pharmacology, and neuropharmacology with diverse research interests in aging, hypertension, reproduction, glaucoma, neurotoxicity, and environmental physiology.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Microbiology, Immunology, and Immunotherapeutics
- Advanced Combinatorial Chemistry in Drug Discovery
- Systems Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Research Techniques in Pharmacodynamics
- Pathophysiology of Diseases
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a college, university, or higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the New England Commission of Higher Education, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or a comparable degree from an international institution.
- For applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required. Applicants should refer directly to their intended academic units for Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) requirements.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Applies to you. Non-residents.
44,757 AUD / year (≈ 31,872 USD / year)
Out-of-State
44,757 AUD / year (≈ 31,872 USD / year)
Domestic
Applies to you. In-State.
17,890 AUD / year (≈ 12,740 USD / year)
Living costs
Gainesville, United States
1,264-1,875 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Pharmacodynamics.
Available Scholarships
- Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) — Grant 72000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026 (Independent provider)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- Graduate Education Scholarships (Both Directions) — Grant 40000 AUD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026, Merit-based (American Australian Association (AAA))
- Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam — Grant 40000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027 (Education USA)
- International Peace Scholarship Fund — Grant 12500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026, Need-based (The International Peace Scholarship Fund)
