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The Department of Neurobiology, Pharmacology and Physiology offers courses
of study leading to a Ph.D. degree in pharmacology and cellular and molecular
physiology. Major research areas are programs concentrating on the nervous
system, including neurobiology, neuropharmacology, psychopharmacology,
neurochemistry, and neurophysiology; renal and cardiovascular pharmacology
and physiology; and cellular and membrane physiology and endocrinology.
The pharmacology program also participates in a large research program
concerned with the basis of drug abuse. The Drug Abuse Research training
program supports a large research group exploring the problems of drug
abuse from the molecular to the human behavioral level.
A total of nine (9) course credits are required. Students in pharmacology
are required to select at least one course from the groups of courses
in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, and physiology. Students
select two courses in pharmacology. Elective courses are offered in neurophysiology,
membrane transport, ionic channels, control of cell growth, neuropharmacology,
and psychopharmacology. Depending on interest and the individual program,
a student may wish to include courses in advanced chemistry, biophysics,
computer science, and similar fields.
Preliminary Exams
At the end of the second year, students will take a written preliminary
examination which will cover the expected competency in cell biology,
genetics, and molecular biology. Successful students will be admitted
to candidacy for the Ph.D.
Thesis Proposal
At the end of the third year, a student is expected to submit a preliminary
thesis proposal to his/her thesis committee.
Laboratory Rotations
Students are required to complete two lab rotations (each of these two
rotations provides 1/2 course credit).
Frequency of Thesis Committee Meetings
Bi annual thesis committee meetings.
New students to the Department of Neurobiology, Pharmacology and Physiology
are admitted for matriculation in the Autumn Quarter of each year. Admissions
decisions are made by April 1. All students are admitted with a fellowship
which covers full tuition, fees, and a stipend.
This text was last revised on 8/29/2003.
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