The Pharmacology and Toxicology (BS) – Undergraduate Degree Program typically consists of two years of prerequisite coursework followed by two years of study at the School of Pharmacy. Basic science-rich and research-driven, the program features a broad interdisciplinary core curriculum including biochemistry, genetics, pathology, physiology, statistics and pharma-cology and toxicology coursework. Pharmacology and toxicology are biomedical sciences and often referred to as sister disciplines. Pharmacology is the study of the sites, properties, effects, and mechanisms of drug action – the interactions of chemicals with biological systems. Toxicology addresses adverse effects of chemicals on humans and animals and includes exposure assessment, hazard identification, dose response assessment, and risk characterization. Both subjects integrate multiple scientific disciplines.
Students completing the program will be well qualified to pursue entry-level scientific career employment in industry (e.g., biomedical, biotechnology, consumer products, health care, contract research organizations, or pharmaceutical), in academic research laboratories, or in various agencies of government. The program’s depth and breadth has proved to be an excellent foundation for graduate work in pharmacology, toxicology, or other related biomedical sciences, for medical school, veterinary medicine, and other health profession schools (e.g., pharmacy, dental, public health, etc.)
