PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmacology and Toxicology in Brooklyn United States | Long Island University

LIU's Pharmaceutical Sciences doctoral program equips students to tackle modern challenges in pharmaceutical research and drug development.

The curriculum combines required and optional courses covering material sciences, mathematics, drug delivery systems, biopharmaceutics, pharmacogenetics, pharmacology, toxicology, and other fields relevant to both academic and industry research.

Following foundational coursework, students conduct original research in their chosen specialization, leading to a dissertation. The program provides significant flexibility in selecting research focus areas for doctoral projects.

To earn a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, students must complete 69 credits, selecting either the Pharmaceutics or Pharmacology/Toxicology track. This includes 36 credits from either the M.S. in Pharmaceutics or M.S. in Pharmacology/Toxicology programs. Applicants need either an M.S. degree or equivalent coursework from these programs. Students can transition directly to the Ph.D. program after completing M.S.-level coursework and passing the Ph.D. Qualifying Exam, bypassing the M.S. degree requirement.