Overview

Pharmacology examines how drugs affect humans and animals, uncovering insights that span diverse biological systems and therapeutic approaches. From the intricacies of drug-receptor interactions to broader issues like disease treatment and environmental health, this field is critical to advancing medical science.

The Ph.D. program in Pharmacology at the University of Mississippi offers research opportunities in the science of drug action, preparing you to make impactful contributions to therapeutic innovation and health.

What you will learn

As a Ph.D. student, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with faculty, who are leading research on topics such as cannabinoids, opioids, hormones, and cellular signaling pathways. Their work addresses key issues in aging, cardiovascular disease, drug addiction, diabetes, obesity, neurological disorders, and the health impacts of environmental pollutants.

Labs are equipped with cutting-edge tools like mass spectrometry for studying protein and carbohydrate structure-function relationships, as well as advanced cell culture techniques, clinical and preclinical assessments, and behavioral studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health and Social Services
Pharmacy
Sciences, Mathematics, and Technology
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Biometry
Research Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United States

Disciplines

Pharmacology View 56 other PhDs in Pharmacology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

The following items must be included in the online application:

Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a faculty member in the applicant’s major study area. The letter writers will need to submit their letters themselves through the online system.
A statement of purpose
Undergraduate/graduate transcript(s). Please arrange for the official transcript(s) to be sent directly from your university to the graduate school. Only the graduate school can post the transcript(s) to the application system.

It is also possible to submit supporting documentation through the UM Graduate School’s online application system, such as:

List of publications
Research interest areas
Prior work experiences relevant to biomolecular sciences

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30150 USD / year

≈ 30150 USD / year
Out-of-State

30150 USD / year

≈ 30150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9990 USD / year

≈ 9990 USD / year

Living costs

Oxford

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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