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Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology (STEM) Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Commonwealth University, USA

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USD 30000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The department offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology. This is a research-oriented degree program comprising graduate coursework and supervised research leading to a master’s thesis.

This program is intended primarily as a terminal M.S. degree. Students who are certain they wish to pursue a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology and have prior undergraduate research training should apply directly to the Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Portal (BSDP) Ph.D. program. The M.S. program will be of interest to individuals planning on technical positions in pharmacology or toxicology research or testing; students in the health professions, such as medicine or dentistry, who desire additional research training; and students interested in a government position, such as with regulatory agencies, who seek training in pharmacology and toxicology and those interested in a career as a technician in the pharmaceutical industry or academia.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in  biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, psychology or related sciences

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    30000

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 70

    Application Fee
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    14268 Per year

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    • Scholarships are funds that are awarded to students to use toward their education, and don’t need to be repaid. Some scholarships and funding opportunities are given based on merit (academic achievement), some are based on need, and some are awarded for athletics and other skills. If you’re an out-of-state student with at least a 3.0 high school GPA, you may qualify for a four-year scholarship of a minimum of $10,000.

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