| Welcome
to our page for information on admission to our departmental doctoral
program.
The Department of Pharmacology is located in Scott Hall, the
large
building on the left in the picture above. You can take a virtual tour
of the School of Medicine's Graduate Programs by clicking here
(Use your browser's BACK button to return to this page). We also have
summer
research programs for undergraduates that want research experience. |
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RESEARCH
OPPORTUNITIES
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| If you have not
done so
already, please scan our faculty
research interest pages to see the variety of research programs
that
will offer you the excitement of participating in cutting-edge
biomedical
research while you are earning your Ph.D. in Pharmacology and the
promise
of many opportunities available for a fulfilling career in academics,
biotechnology
or industry. Please contact us by phone, FAX or email (see below) if
you
have questions. |
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DOCTORAL
PROGRAM
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| Typically,
entering students will take interdisciplinary courses in molecular,
cell
and systems biology along with Introductory Pharmacology, Journal Club
and three laboratory rotations in the first year. In the second year,
students
will take advanced courses, choose the research advisor and take the
qualifying
examination. Students start their dissertation research in the third
year
along with finishing coursework. Most Pharmacology graduate students
are
able to complete their program within four to five years. All students
accepted in the program receive stipend support.
To view or print
the course
requirements and model plan for the doctoral program, click on the
following
link: Graduate
Guidelines (this is a PDF file requiring the free Acrobat Reader
program
- see button below).
We have developed
a Concentration in Molecular
Neuropharmacology within the doctoral program. You can find
more information on this by clicking on the link.
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ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
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An earned
baccalaureate degree
from an accredited institution or a degree equivalent to a four-year
U.S.
baccalaureate from a college or university of recognized standing
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A Grade Point
Average (GPA)
of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for the upper division of the
undergraduate
course work
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An undergraduate
major or specialized
work in biological sciences or chemistry
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General Test of
the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE)
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Three (3)
letters of recommendation
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For
international students,
a score of 600 or greater on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL)
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A statement of
career objectives
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APPLICATION
FORMS
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| These forms are
PDF files
that require the Acrobat Reader program or its browser plug-in for
reading
and printing. Use the button below to
download
the free Acrobat Reader program and its plug-in if your browser is not
enabled for Acrobat Reader. [Note:These forms are specific for
application
to the Pharmacology doctoral program. To download forms for applying to
other programs, go to http://www.gradschool.wayne.edu/phdadmission.html.]
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APPLICATION
PROCEDURES
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Applicants
should submit two
(2) copies of the application form and two (2) copies of their
transcripts
from all schools, colleges, or universities attended since high school.
Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for initial submission of the
application;
however, official transcripts are necessary for admission to be
approved.
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Applicants
should submit one
(1) copy each
of the GRE score, statement of career objectives,
three letters of recommendation
and TOEFL score (if an international
student).
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Unofficial
copies of test scores
may also be initially submitted; however, official reports of scores
are
necessary for admission to be approved.
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Applicants
either may submit
the three letters of recommendation with the application forms or have
those letters sent directly to the address below.
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NO
APPLICATION FEE needs
to be submitted. The Department of Pharmacology will pay the
application
fee for those students that it accepts into the program. Disregard any
instructions in the form about submitting an application fee.
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Check list
for application
materials to be submitted (Click here
for a printable copy.)
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2 copies
of application form |
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2 copies
of all transcripts |
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1 copy
of GRE scores |
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1 copy
of statement of career objectives |
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1 copy
each of three letters of recommendation |
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1 copy
of TOEFL score (if non-US citizen) |
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1 copy
each of international application materials as indicated
in the
International
Application Form (if non-US citizen) |
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The application
materials should
be packaged together and sent to the address below. Letters of
recommendation
and GRE scores may be sent directly to the same address.
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ADDRESS
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Dr. Stanley R.
Terlecky
Graduate
Admissions Committee
Department of
Pharmacology
Wayne State
University
School of Medicine
540 East Canfield
Detroit, Michigan
48201
Telephone: 313
577-1580
FAX 313 577-6739
E-mail:
PHC-PHD@med.wayne.edu
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OTHER
NOTES
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All students
accepted in
the program are given full stipend support at a competitive level
(currently
$19,800 per year) with tuition and full medical coverage paid.
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A personal
interview by visit
or telephone is normally part of the application process.
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Applications
should be submitted
by April 15 at the latest. Early applications are encouraged.
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All application
materials must
be received before a final decision regarding admission can be made.
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Admission is
only applicable
for the semester requested.
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Notification
regarding admission
status is given shortly after receipt of the completed application.
Send inquiries regarding status by email to
PHC-PHD@med.wayne.edu
or by snail mail to the address above.
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More information
on the Interdisciplinary
Biomedical Science (IBS) curriculum that is required for all entering
doctoral
students as well as on the Wayne State University School of Medicine
and
the cultural and recreational opportunities nearby in the Detroit
metropolitan
area can be found at the following link.
IBS
Home Page
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More information
on Wayne State
University can be found at the following link.
www.wayne.edu
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The online
version of the Wayne
State University Graduate Bulletin can be reached through the following
link.
Bulletins
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