Doctoral students in Medical Pharmacology & Physiology participate in an innovative training program through the Translational Biosciences PhD program, under the emphasis area of Integrative Physiology.

The duration of the M.S. program is 2 years. M.S. students are required to serve as teaching assistants for each semester, beginning after their first semester. The first year consists of required course work, teaching assistantships and laboratory experiences. By the end of the first semester, students are expected to have selected a laboratory and mentor, and to form their thesis advisory committee. The second year consists of a continuation of coursework, thesis research and the defense of their thesis projects.

The Department adheres to the principles delineated in the Compact Between Biomedical Graduate Students and Their Research Advisors.