Pharmacology and Toxicology Curriculum
The focus of the pharmacology and toxicology program is on the scientific theory of and research practices in the biomedical sciences. You’ll gain valuable experience in laboratory techniques, research conduct and analysis.
The following is a typical curriculum for pharmacology and toxicology students entering University of the Sciences in Fall 2010; current students should refer to their advisor for their curricula.
First Year
Writing and Rhetoric I, II
General Biology I, II
General Chemistry I, II
General Chemistry Lab I, II
Mathematical Analysis I, II
Pharmacology/Toxicology Orientation I
Physical Education I, II
Social Sciences Discipline Requirement
Second Year
Functional Human Anatomy and Histology
Intellectual Heritage I, II
Introduction to Communication
Introductory Physics I, II
Pharmacology/Toxicology Orientation II
Organic Chemistry I, II
Organic Chemistry Lab I, II
Social Science Discipline Requirement
Third Year
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Basics of Microbiology or Principles and Applications of Immunology
Pharmacology and Toxicology Seminar I
Physiology I, II
Techniques in Pharmacology/Toxicology
Humanities Discipline Requirements
Free Electives
Fourth Year
Biochemical Pharmacology and Toxicology
Biomethods in Pharmacology and Toxicology
Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry I, II
Pharmacology and Toxicology Seminar II
Toxicology I, II
General Education Unrestricted Elective
Free Electives
Additional general education courses will be required as part of the program.
For detailed course descriptions and other information about the pharmacology and toxicology curriculum, see the University Catalog.