Majoring in pharmacology and toxicology grounds you in biomedical concepts and research skills that pave the way for successful graduate study or careers in industry.

Jump-start your career in pharmacology and toxicology by combining your Bachelor’s in Science (BS) degree with a Master’s in Science (MS) in only five years.

Our master’s in pharmacology provides you with a foundation in the discipline and helps you develop an individualized program of research.

As a pharmacology PhD candidate, you will do research in our highly collaborative environment, present your findings in a variety of settings and acquire the skills of a well-rounded, independent research scientist.

Carry out your PhD research in a department as committed to interdisciplinarity and collaboration as you work toward your MD-PhD.

We celebrate scholarly excellence and contributions to the scientific community through competitive annual awards. 

Pharmacology and toxicology graduate students meet on a formal and informal basis and organize department-wide events, including participation in the annual Upstate New York Pharmacology Society Annual Meeting.

Learn about our admissions criteria and how to apply at the undergraduate, graduate or doctoral level.