PhD in Pharmacology and Physiology in Baltimore United States | Georgetown University

Our department provides an extensive and challenging PhD program in pharmacology, which examines how drugs and chemicals interact with biological systems. This inherently multidisciplinary field draws upon physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, neuroscience, and molecular biology. Faculty and students employ pharmaceutical compounds as investigative tools to explore living systems at the molecular level, gaining insights into cellular and organ function and regulation.

While faculty research spans diverse topics, our primary strengths lie in neuropharmacology and signal transduction research. Given this neuropharmacological emphasis, applicants focused on clinical pharmacology or cancer pharmacology might consider alternative programs. Notably, Georgetown's Tumor Biology Program offers excellent opportunities in those areas.

The PhD curriculum combines rigorous coursework with substantial research training. The initial year balances laboratory rotations with academic studies, while subsequent years focus entirely on original research. Students develop publishable findings and complete a dissertation, typically finishing the program in about five years.