Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology

Duquesne University

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. Learning Outcomes: The competencies to be assessed in the completion of GSPS didactic courses are: Scientific Knowledge: Demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge in the relevant specialty areas of pharmaceutical sciences. Interpretative: Identify and describe issues, problems, and opportunities in the pharmaceutical sciences. Communication: Communicate ideas, data, and information in pharmaceutical sciences. Integrity: Adhere to codes of conduct and professional ethical principles, including (i) defining, (ii) describing the consequences of, and (iii) not committing the following infractions: data falsification, plagiarism, and confidentiality violation.

School of Pharmacy