Why Choose Pharmacology and Toxicology Clinical Investigation?
The Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology Clinical Investigation Concentration and M.D. dual-degree program is available only to those students concurrently enrolled in the M.D. program at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. This program is designed for medical students who want to gain experience with patient-centered clinical research through hands-on training with the clinical physicians and staff at the Pharmacology Translational Unit (PTU, located in the Wright State Physicians Health Center on the Wright State campus). This program provides advanced pharmacology training, translational research experience, and patient-care practice. A thesis is not required for this program. Students are encouraged to attend all department-sponsored seminars to learn more about the different areas of research in the fields of pharmacology and toxicology.
The M.S. degree will only be granted after the M.D. has been awarded. This program is competitive, with a limited number of students accepted into the program each year.
“The M.D./M.S. program in Pharmacology/Toxicology is a training program that perfectly complements medical school education by equipping future physicians with essential leadership and research skills. Through classes such as laboratory management, the program reinforces crucial professional skills such as team management and professional communication. The research arm of the program gave me hands-on experience in all facets of pharmacology research: basic science, translational research, and clinical research. These opportunities allowed me to take multiple research projects from conception to publication and make a meaningful contribution to my future field of dermatology.
In addition to academics, the leadership of the M.S. program has been essential to my success throughout medical school. I firmly believe that the MS program has directly helped me become the health care professional I am today, and I am thankful for all of the opportunities the program has afforded me over the years.”
– Jaree R. Naqvi, M.D./M.S. Graduate 2020
Academics and Curriculum
The M.S. curriculum for the Clinical Investigation Concentration is 26 semester hours of PTX coursework with students receiving 4 credit hours from acceptable BSOM coursework taken over two semesters, between year one and year two, and year two and year three, of medical school. Completion of the required curriculum will earn students a Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology. View Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology Clinical Investigation Concentration program information and requirements in the Academic Catalog.
Admission
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements for admission established by the College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies. A baccalaureate degree in physical, chemical, or life sciences with undergraduate level courses in biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular genetics, and cell biology is generally required. Preference is given to applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. A personal goals statement and three letters of recommendation are required.
For international students, a TOEFL minimum score of 213(CBT) or 79/120(IBT) or a band 6 through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Duolingo scores are also accepted. A minimum score of 115 for Duolingo is required for admission.
Students pursuing the dual-degree option (M.D./M.S.) must be enrolled in the M.D. program at the Boonshoft School of Medicine and have successfully completed the first year of the MD curriculum.
Students may be eligible to take courses prior to admission although such cases are exceptions to our general policy of admitting students for full-time graduate studies and research training. Students may apply up to 12 credits earned towards the Master of Science degree upon admission. However, taking courses does not guarantee admission to the program. Interested students should check with the College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies for information on an undeclared major.
Medical students in good academic standing may apply to the M.D./M.S. program in their first year of medical school.
