Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmacology and Toxicology

The graduate program leading to the Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology prepares individuals for a variety of career objectives in biomedical science. These careers include but are not limited to as industrial scientists and scientists in government regulatory agencies. The M.S. program will be of interest to individuals planning on pursuing technical positions in pharmacology or toxicology research or testing; students interested in the health professions, such as medicine or dentistry, who desire additional research training; and those interested in government positions, such as those in regulatory agencies, that require training in pharmacology and toxicology. The program incorporates formal instructional activity and research training mentored by members of the graduate faculty. The master’s program is distinguished from the Ph.D. degree offered by the department in that the M.S. student is not being prepared for a career as an independent investigator.

In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, qualified applicants to the M.S. degree program typically should have:Baccalaureate degrees with a major in fields such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, psychology or related sciencesMinimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0Several hours of laboratory research experience