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May 15, 2025
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Fall 2025 Graduate Catalog
Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, PhD
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Degree Awarded: Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
Chairperson: Michael A. Frohman, Center for Molecular Medicine CMM 438 (631) 444-3050
PhD Program Director:Holly Colognato, Basic Sciences Tower Level 8, Room 189 (631) 444-7815
PhD Program Administrator: Odalis Hernandez, Basic Sciences Tower (BST)-8, Room 140 631-444-3057 Fax: (631) 444-9749
The faculty of the Department of Pharmacological Sciences, in conjunction with faculty in other departments at Stony Brook, offers the Graduate Program in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology leading to the Ph.D. degree. Because the program emphasizes early research experience and provides a broad curriculum, students lay the foundation for subsequent independent research. Graduate research opportunities are provided in abroad range of areas including biochemical and molecular pharmacology, chemical pharmacology and toxicology, and cellular and physiological pharmacology. Students, in consultation with faculty advisors, pursue basic and elective courses and begin thesis research during the first two years of training. During this time, they participate in several research projects directed by faculty members associated with the program. Students then select a research advisor from the faculty and, upon completion of the qualifying exam, devote full effort to dissertation research. Student shave the opportunity to perform research rotations and/or thesis research in any of 52 associated laboratories in Department of Pharmacological Sciences or other University departments or at Brookhaven National and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories. Further details may be obtained from the graduate program director.
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Admission Requirements
Application Website For admission to the Graduate Program in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, the following, in addition to the minimum Graduate School requirements, are normally required:
A. A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, physics) with evidence of superior performance in science courses. Coursework in biochemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and physiology is highly recommended.
B. Three letters of reference are required.
C. TOEFL may be required for foreign students. GRE is not required.
D. Acceptance by both the Department of Pharmacological Sciences and the Graduate School.
E. Only Students accepted into the graduate Ph.D. graduate program = receive stipend support and full tuition scholarships. Degree Requirements
In addition to the minimum Graduate School requirements, the following are required: Research Rotations
Students are required to complete three rotations in laboratories affiliated with the program during the first two semesters and the following summer. The host laboratory for thesis research is typically selected from one of these three rotations. Qualifying Exam
In the second year, students are required to write and orally defend a research proposal on a topic unrelated to their thesis research. Thesis Proposal Examination
In the fall semester of the third year, students select a thesis committee including three program faculty and one extramural faculty member to evaluate their written thesis proposal and their oral defense of the proposal. Advancement to Candidacy
Following completion of coursework, and satisfactory performance on the qualifying examination and research proposal examination, student swill be recommended to the Graduate School for advancement to Ph.D. degree candidacy. Ph.D. Dissertation
The research for the Ph.D. dissertation is conducted under the supervision of the thesis committee. Upon approval of the completed dissertation by this committee, a dissertation examining committee is appointed by the Dean of the Graduate School. A formal public oral defense of the dissertation is scheduled, at which the student presents his or her findings and is questioned by members of the examining committee and by other members of the audience. Teaching Requirement
It is expected that each graduate student completing a doctoral degree will have functioned as a teaching assistant during at least one semester of his or her graduate career (HBH 601 ). Residence Requirement
The University requires at least two consecutive semesters of full-time graduate study. The demands of the program necessitate a longer period of residence. Electives
To complete their course requirements, students must take one elective course. The following is a list of courses offered by other programs in theuniversity. This subset of elective courses represents courses that are recommended or that students have taken in the last several years. |
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