Pharmacology (Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. in Pharmacology program requires a minimum of 60 post-baccalaureate semester hours: 48 credits of course work–including four (4) credits of seminar, and 12 credits of dissertation research.

All Ph.D. programs at the Duquesne University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania are designed for students who have earned an undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, pharmacy, allied health sciences, the social and behavioral sciences or business.

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Program Information

Shape the future of drug discovery and therapeutics with our Ph.D. in Pharmacology program. Join our renowned faculty and pursue cutting-edge research!

Program Type

Major

Degree

Doctorate

School

School of Pharmacy

Required Credit Hours

61 (Minimum)

Curriculum

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  • GPSC 530: Foundations in Pharmaceutical Sciences I (3 credits)
  • GPSC 531: Foundations in Pharmaceutical Sciences II (3 credits)
  • GPSC 532: Foundations in Pharmaceutical Sciences III (2 credits)
  • GPSC 533: Foundations in Pharmaceutical Sciences IV (2 credits)
  • GPSC 540: Scientific Writing I (2 credits)
  • GPSC 541: Scientific Writing II (2 credits)
  • GPSC 550: Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar (10 credits)
  • GPSC 555: Biostatistics II (3 credits)
  • GPSC 685: Grant Writing (4 credits)
  • GPSC 701: Dissertation (12 credits)
  • Electives (discipline approved) (18 credits)

Pharmacology Faculty

Jane Cavanaugh, Ph.D.

Jane Cavanaugh, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Rehana Leak, Ph.D.

Rehana Leak, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Lauren O'Donnell, Ph.D.

Lauren O'Donnell, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Paula Witt-Enderby, Ph.D.

Paula Witt-Enderby, Ph.D.

Professor