Pharmaceutical Sciences (MS) - Environmental Toxicology Emphasis
Description
The M.S. in pharmaceutical sciences can be completed with an emphasis in environmental toxicology, industrial pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, or pharmacy administration.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 30
Course Requirements
Requirements for each emphasis area are given in the respective program description sections. Each emphasis area requires students to complete a minimum of 24 semester hours of course work and 6 hours of thesis.
Emphasis - Environmental Toxicology
Description
The M.S. in pharmaceutical sciences with emphasis in environmental toxicology prepares a graduate to perform research and solve problems related to environmental health issues. Graduates are likely to find careers in academics, industry, or government service.
Note: For more information, refer to the student handbook
Goals/Mission Statement
The academic mission of the Department of BioMolecular Sciences, Division Environmental Toxicology is to conduct research and educational activities that seek to identify and resolve problems related to environmental health issues.
Course Requirements
Requirements for the M.S. with emphasis in environmental toxicology consist of:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMSC 6010 | Graduate Student Survival Strategies | 2 |
| PHCL 6751 | Gen Princ of Pharmacology & Toxicology I | 4 |
| PHCL 5470 | Introduction to Environmental Toxicology | 2 |
| BMSC 7999A | Advanced Topics in Toxicology | 2 |
| BISC 5004 | Biometry | 4 |
| GRAD 6000 | Research Ethics | 1 |
| 5000/6000/7000-level electives (5000-level courses require adviser approval) | 5 | |
Seminar Requirement
Students are required to register for BMSC 6430 BioMolecular Sciences Seminar (Z-grade) every semester, with the exception of those semesters in which the student presents a seminar and instead registers for BMSC 6410 BioMolecular Sciences Seminar (graded). No more than 4 seminar hours can be used toward the 24 minimum total credit hours.
A minimum of 6 hours of thesis research must also be taken to meet degree requirements.
Other Academic Requirements
A thesis based upon experimental work in the general area of environmental toxicology is required.
Degree Requirements and Expectations
Environmental toxicology graduate students must meet a high level of academic achievement to maintain eligibility. Students are expected to maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (B).