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Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences
Degree Offered
• Doctor of Philosophy
Introduction
The WVU School of Pharmacy offers graduate programs in the pharmaceutical and pharmacological sciences for the Ph.D. degree. The school
is advantageously located in the Health Sciences Center complex which also houses all departments of the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and
Dentistry, as well as a comprehensive medical library, audio-visual and computer-based learning center, research core facilities, and laboratory animal
quarters. State-of-the-art research laboratories are located throughout the Health Sciences Center complex to facilitate interactions with the Mary
Babb Randolph Cancer Center, Center for Neuroscience, and Center for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences. In addition, the Health Sciences
Center has easy access to the Evansdale and Downtown campuses of WVU through a personal rapid transit (PRT) system. The scientific community,
which is especially well-developed, draws on area scientists throughout WVU, the Centers of Disease Control/National Institute on Occupational Safety
and Health (CDC/NIOSH), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and a variety of research centers supported by the National Institutes of Health
(NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Department of Energy (DOE). A CDC/NIOSH research facility is two blocks away, and Mylan
Pharmaceuticals, a leading generic drug producer in the world, is located across the street from the Health Sciences Center. In addition, the school has
long-standing collaborations with several state agencies and multinational pharmaceutical companies.
Degree Offered
• Doctor of Philosophy
Research interests are complementary to the focus of pharmaceutical and pharmacological sciences. Key areas of research interest and expertise in
pharmaceutical and pharmacological sciences include: pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, cancer, neuroscience, nanoscience, and toxicology.
Graduate Program Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences
The School of Pharmacy offers a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in pharmaceutical and pharmacological sciences. The graduate program provides
interdisciplinary, research-oriented curricula designed to develop the interests, capabilities, and potential of the individual student. Specialty areas of
study include: pharmacology, drug metabolism, cancer cell biology, nanotechnology.
Upon completion of the second year of study, students must submit a formal plan of study and a research plan that is approved by their Ph.D.
committee. Progress is expected to continue with guidance from the student’s research committee. Final admission to candidacy requires satisfactory
performance on written and oral qualifying examinations as well as a dissertation proposal defense. Subsequent to admission to candidacy, a substantial
part of the program is devoted to an original research project which culminates in a first-authored publication and dissertation. To be recommended for a
Ph.D., the dissertation must be satisfactorily completed and defended at an oral examination.
Academic Standards
No credits are acceptable toward a graduate degree with a grade lower than a C. A graduate student is expected to have a cumulative grade point
average of at least 3.0 in all graduate courses to continue in the program and to qualify for a Ph.D. degree.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission into the graduate program must satisfy the WVU and Health Sciences Center general requirements for admission as a
graduate student. The applicant must possess a baccalaureate degree, background in a suitable area of study, an overall grade point average of at
least 3.0, and the aptitude and interest for graduate work in pharmaceutical and pharmacological sciences or health outcomes research to be admitted.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores in the verbal, quantitative, and analytic essay portions are required from all students planning on entering
the graduate program. TOEFL scores are required of international students from countries where English is not the primary language.
To obtain specific information related to the school’s graduate programs, graduate faculty research interests, and availability of graduate assistantships
or fellowships, applicants may contact:
Office of Research and Graduate Programs
WVU School of Pharmacy
2037 Health Sciences Center North
P.O. Box 9530 Morgantown, WV 26506
Telephone: (304) 293-0944
e-mail: [email protected]
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Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy
The School of Pharmacy offers a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in pharmaceutical and pharmacological sciences with two pathways aimed at
training competent researchers and educators: pharmaceutical and pharmacological sciences, and health outcomes research.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Pharmaceutical & Pharmacological Sciences Pathway
84-120
BMS 700
Scientific Integrity
1
BMS 706
Cellular Methods
1
BMS 715
Molecular Genetics
3
BMS 720
Scientific Writing
BMS 797
Research
1-5
BMS Course
Fundamentals of Contemporary Biomedical Research
1-8
Graduate Seminar
PHAR 796
6
Graduate Seminar
Research
PHAR 797
PHAR 798
2
40-50
Research
Thesis or Dissertation
Journal Clubs (Select from the following)
PHAR 783
Pharmacy Cell Biology Seminar
PHAR 784
Pharmacology Journal Club
PHAR 787
Drug Discovery and Development
Advanced Courses/Electives
6
6
14-21
BIOC 791
Advanced Topics
CHEM 335
Methods of Structure Determination
CHEM 346
Physical Chemistry
CHEM 514
Mass Spectrometry Principles and Practices
CHEM 531
Advanced Organic Chemistry 1
CHEM 531
Advanced Organic Chemistry 1
PCOL 743
Pharmacology 1
PCOL 744
Pharmacology 2
PCOL 745
Advanced Pharmacology 1
PCOL 746
Advanced Pharmacology 2
PHAR 711
Chemical Properties of Drugs
PHAR 716
Chemistry of Drug Action 1
PHAR 726
Chemistry of Drug Action 2
PHAR 731
Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacokinetics
PHAR 779
Drugs: Bench to Market
PHAR 780
Introduction to Molecular Modeling
PHAR 781
Drug Metabolism
Laboratory Rotations 1
1-3
Laboratory Rotations 2
1
Laboratory Rotations 3
1
Qualifying Exams
Dissertation Proposal Defense
Dissertation Defense
Total Hours for Pharmaceutical & Pharmacological Sciences Pathway
Health Outcomes Research Pathway
84-120
73
BIOS 601
Applied Biostatistics 1
3
BIOS 602
Applied Biostatistics Lab
1
BIOS 603
Applied Biostatistics 2
3
BIOS 604
Applied Biostatistics 3
3
Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences
3
BMS 720
Scientific Writing
2
PHAR 753
Social and Behavioral Theory and Health Outcomes Research
3
PHAR 755
Pharmacoeconomics
3
PHAR 756
Health Survey Research Methods
3
PHAR 757
Patient Reported Outcomes
3
PHAR 758
Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Clinical Research
1
PHAR 785
Pharmacoepidemiology
3
PHAR 786
Health Services Research and Secondary Database
3
Graduate Seminar (taken each semester)
PHAR 788
PHAR 797
12
Graduate Seminar in Health Outcomes Research (Repeated)
Research
1-15
Electives
12
Dissertation
PHAR 798
8
Thesis or Dissertation
Qualifying Exams
Dissertation Proposal Defense
Dissertation Defense
Total Hours for Health Outcomes Research Pathway
76-90
PHARMACEUTICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES PATHWAY SUGGESTED PLAN OF
STUDY
First Year
Fall
Hours Spring
Hours Summer
Hours
BMS 700
1 BMS 715
3 BMS 720
2
BMS 706
1 Laboratory Rotations 2
1 PHAR 797
2
Laboratory Rotations 1
1-3 Laboratory Rotations 3
1
BMS Course Fundamentals of
Contemprary Biomedical
Research
1-8 Advanced Courses/
Elective Modules
(selected from the list)
5-9
BMS 797
1-5
*Students must sign
up for a minimum of 9
hours
5-18
10-14
4
Second Year
Fall
Advanced Courses/
Elective Modules (Select
from the list)
Hours Spring
3-6 Advanced Courses/
Elective Modules (select
from list)
Hours Summer
3 PHAR 797
PHAR 796
1 PHAR 796
1
Journal Club (Select
from the following)
1 Journal Club (Select
from the following)
1
PHAR 783
PHAR 783
PHAR 784
PHAR 784
PHAR 787
PHAR 787
PHAR 797
4-5 PHAR 797
Hours
6
4-7
Take Qualifying Exams
9-13
9-12
6
Third Year
Fall
Advanced Courses/
Elective Modules (Select
from list)
Hours Spring
3 PHAR 798
Hours Summer
2-4 PHAR 797
Hours
6
4
Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences
PHAR 796
1 PHAR 796
1
Journal Club (Select
from the following)
1 Journal Club (Select
from the following)
1
PHAR 783
PHAR 783
PHAR 784
PHAR 784
PHAR 787
PHAR 787
PHAR 797
3-4 PHAR 797
Proposal Defense
3
*Students must sign
up for a minimum of 9
hours
*Students must sign
up for a minimum of 9
hours
8-9
7-9
6
Fourth Year
Fall
Hours Spring
Hours Summer
PHAR 797
3-6 PHAR 797
3-5 PHAR 797
PHAR 798
2-4 PHAR 798
2-4
PHAR 796
1 PHAR 796
1
Journal Club (Select
from the following)
1 Journal Club (Select
from the following)
1
PHAR 783
PHAR 783
PHAR 784
PHAR 784
PHAR 787
Hours
6
PHAR 787
*Students must sign
up for a minimum of 9
hours
7-12
7-11
6
Total credit hours: 84-120
HEALTH OUTCOMES RESEARCH PATHWAY SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY
First Year
Fall
Hours Spring
Hours Summer
Hours
BIOS 601
3 BIOS 603
3 BMS 720
2
BIOS 602
1 Select one of the
following:
3 PHAR 798
3
Select one of the
following:
2
PHAR 797
1-15
BMS 700
PHAR 754
PHAR 786
PHAR 758
PHAR 788
PHAR 788
1 Electives
Select one of the
following:
3
Electives
5
1
6
PHAR 755
Select one of the
following:
3
PHAR 753
PHAR 756
13
13
Second Year
Fall
Hours Spring
Select one of the
following:
3 Select one of the
following:
PHAR 755
BIOS 604
Hours
3
11-25
Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences
PHAR 785
Select one of the
following:
5
PSYC 612
3 SBHS 701
3
PHAR 753
PHAR 788
1
PHAR 756
PHAR 757
3
PHAR 756
3 Select one of the
following:
PHAR 769
3
PHAR 754
PHAR 788
1
PHAR 786
Select one of the
following:
3 Electives
PUBA 670
PHAR 798
3
2
2
PHAR 758
PHAR 756
16
17
Total credit hours: 70-84
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD)
Student Learning Outcomes of the Pharmaceutical & Pharmacological Sciences graduate education program are focused on preparing students to
become independent researchers. To be successful in our program pathways, students will need to develop competencies in the scientific research
process through didactic studies in an area of emphasis and then conceptualizing, designing, conducting, and reporting original research.
Student Learning Outcomes
• Learn basic and applied principles in specific disciplines and related fields in order to develop a broad background of knowledge.
• Develop research skills including scientific communication and critical thinking/problem solving ability by participating in seminars and designated
research skill courses.
• Gain hands-on experience in conducting original research, including acquisition of background information (e.g. literature research), experimental
design and experimentation.
• Develop research communication skills by writing abstracts for research presentations, manuscripts for publication, research grant proposals, and a
thesis or dissertation.
• Gain additional insight into research and scholarship by participating in scholarly exchanges with faculty and students in the WVU School of
Pharmacy, the Health Sciences Center (HSC), and the West Virginia University community.
• Be able to pursue independent research in specialized fields in interdisciplinary teams and to function and contribute as members of research teams
• Be competent scientists that are able to contribute to health-related research, industrial research and development, pharmaceutical education, and
scholarship