PPT Degrees

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Overview

Thank you for your interest in the graduate program in Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Our mission is to train and educate students to become successful scientists by providing a rigorous academic foundation combined with cutting-edge biomedical research training.

Student Learning Goals:

1. Students will acquire discipline-based knowledge in pharmacology and physiology.
2. Students will develop mastery of critical thinking skills.
3. Students will develop the appropriate skills necessary to design experiments and interpret results.
4. Students will develop appropriate communication skills.

Degree Requirements

Master of Science (M.S.)

The graduate requirements for a Master of Science in Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics consist of required coursework and research leading to the preparation of a thesis. In addition to the general requirements listed in the Academic Catalog, the following must be completed by all candidates for the M.S. in Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics.

I. Coursework (26-30 credits):

• Cellular and Molecular Foundations of Biomedical Science (BIMD 500, 6credits)
• Basic Biomedical Statistics (BIMD 510, 1 credits)
• Seminars in Biomedical Science (BIMD 512/513, 1 credits)
• Principles of Physiology and Pharmacology (PPT 500, 6 credits)
• Seminar in Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics (PPT 521, 1 credit)
• At least six credits of electives from the following courses as approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee:
  • Advanced Pharmacology or Physiology (PPT 503, 3 credits)
  • Advanced Neurophysiology (PPT 527, 3 credits)
  • Advanced Endocrinology (PPT 528, 3 credits)
  • Biochemical and Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacology (PPT 511, 3 credits)
  • Research Techniques (PPT 505, 1-3 credits)
  • Advanced Neurochemistry (PPT 530, 3 credits)
  • Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Disorders (PPT 535, 3 credits)
  • Molecular Neuropharmacology (PPT 540, 3 credits)

II. Teaching

The teaching requirement will be defined by the student's Faculty Advisory Committee and will include one semester of laboratory teaching (e.g. PPT 301) or the development, presentation, and assessment of lectures related to one educational unit as defined by the instructor of record in a Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics undergraduate course. Other options may be recommended for approval by Departmental Faculty.

III. Research and Thesis (6-20 credits):

The M.S. in Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics requires completion of a thesis based on the results of a research project completed by the graduate student under the guidance of a faculty advisor. The project must represent an original and independent investigation by the student. It is expected that the results of the research will be published in a refereed scientific journal. The thesis prepared by the candidate must be presented and defended before the Faculty Advisory Committee and the Departmental Faculty.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The graduate requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics consist of required coursework and research leading to the preparation of a dissertation. In addition to the general requirements listed in the Academic Catalog, the following must be completed by all candidates for the Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics.

I. Coursework (36-40 credits):

• Cellular and Molecular Foundations of Biomedical Science (BIMD 500, 6 credits)
• Basic Biomedical Statistics (BIMD 510, 1 credit)
• Seminars in Biomedical Science (BIMD 512/513, 1 credit)
• Principles of Physiology and Pharmacology (PPT 500, 6 credits)
• Seminar in Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics (PPT 521, 1 credit)
• At least 12 credits of electives from the following courses as approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee:
  • Advanced Pharmacology or Physiology (PPT 503, 3 credits)
  • Advanced Neurophysiology (PPT 527, 3 credits)
  • Advanced Endocrinology (PPT 528, 3 credits)
  • Biochemical and Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacology (PPT 511, 3 credits)
  • Advanced Neurochemistry (PPT 530, 3 credits)
  • Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Disorders (PPT 535, 3 credits)
  • Molecular Neuropharmacology (PPT 540, 3 credits)

II. Teaching

The teaching requirement will be defined by the student's Faculty Advisory Committee and will include one semester of laboratory teaching (e.g. PPT 301) or the development, presentation, and assessment of lectures related to one educational unit as defined by the instructor of record in a Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics undergraduate course. Other options may be recommended by the Faculty Advisory Committee for approval by Departmental Faculty.

III. Scholarly Tools:

Students must complete at least one laboratory research techniques course (e.g. PPT 505, Research Techniques) at the graduate level.

IV. Research and Dissertation:

The Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics requires completion of a dissertation based on the results of a research project completed by the graduate student under the guidance of a faculty advisor. The project must represent an original and independent investigation by the student. It is expected that the results of the research will be published in a refereed scientific journal. The dissertation prepared by the candidate must be presented and defended before the Faculty Advisory Committee and the Departmental Faculty.