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The College of Pharmacy offers a graduate program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Areas of research
Faculty research interests are in various areas of pharmacology (including cell signaling, G-protein receptors, chemotherapeutics, pharmacogenomics), toxicology (including hepatic, renal, pulmonary, neurotoxicity; metal toxicity, environmental toxicity, carcinogenesis), molecular pharmacology/toxicology, and drug development.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- General and Systems Toxicology
- Cellular Communications & Signal Transduction
- Proteins and Nucleic Acids as Drug Targets
- Drug Metabolism and Disposition
- Biostatistics
- Statistics for Research
- Sci Writ, Present & Bioethics
- Survival Skills and Ethics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL® iBT: 79 (or equivalent)
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Official Transcripts
- Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, chemistry, or the biological sciences or Pharm.D. degree and adequate preparation in mathematics is a prerequisite to admission.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 33,011 AUD / year (≈ 23,400 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 33,011 AUD / year (≈ 23,400 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 17,916 AUD / year (≈ 12,700 USD / year)
Living costs
Tucson, United States: 1,171-1,608 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Pharmacology and Toxicology.
