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University of Rochester

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology

Rochester, NY

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Overview

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology / Department of Pharmacology and Physiology is located in Rochester, NY, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS) Pharmacology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Physiology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Pharmacology
Master of Science (MS) Physiology
Master of Science (MS) Medical pharmacology

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? No
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? No
Terminal master's degree available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Thesis Required
Master's essay (literature or research-based)
Doctoral Degrees Thesis Required
Qualifying exam

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

126
Applied
49
Accepted
17
Enrolled
39%

Applying

60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline December 15th December 15th No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Requirements Credential evaluation for foreign transcripts

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards May 1
Types of financial support available Scholarship and/or loans
Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships

Student Body

43
Total Graduate Students
39%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 6.98%
Black or African American 9.3%
White or Caucasian 32%
American Indian or Alaska Native Not Reported
Asian 2.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Not Reported
Two or more races Not Reported
Unknown 2.33%

Gender

Male (27%)
Female (72%)

Faculty

24
Total faculty
Full-time - 24
Part-time - 0
Male (19)
Female (5)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Ion channels, neuropharmacology, mitochondrial biology, cell adhesion, GCPR signaling
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY  14642
United States
Contact Dr. Robert Thomas Dirksen
Lewis Pratt Ross Professor and Chair
Email: gradadm@urmc.rochester.edu
Phone: 585-275-4522

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