Safety Pharmacology
Graduate Certificate
Online
Course Delivery
11
Total Credits
$900
Credit Hour
1 year
Minimum Duration
Program Overview
The Michigan State University online graduate certificate in Safety Pharmacology offers an opportunity for individuals to obtain specific knowledge related to a distinct scientific discipline in the pharmaceutical industry. Safety pharmacology specializes in the preclinical testing of drug candidates for adverse effects on physiologic functions.
Program Outcomes
Graduate students will gain advanced science knowledge in principles of pharmacology, safety pharmacology guidelines, and the drug development process. Online graduate certificate program participants will be better prepared to conduct pharmacological research and risk-benefit assessments required for preclinical evaluation of drug safety.
Career Outlook
The Safety Pharmacology certificate provides an opportunity for recipients to apply for more advanced, specialized research and development positions in the pharmaceutical industry.
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Isola Brown, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Director of the Online MS Pharmacology and Toxicology
Course Information
Core
PHM 819 - Principles of Drug-Tissue Interactions (2 Credits)
PHM 840 - Safety Pharmacology (2 Credits)
PHM 858 - Drug Development Process (3 Credits)
Elective
PHM 431 - Pharmacology of Drug Addiction (3 Credits)
PHM 450 - Introduction to Chemical Toxicology (3 Credits)
PHM 813 - Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Toxicology (3 Credits)
PHM 817 - Neurotoxicology (2 Credits)
PHM 829 - Neuropharmacology (2 Credits)
PHM 830 - Experimental Design and Data Analysis (3 Credits)
PHM 831 - Endocrine Pharmacology and Toxicology (2 Credits)
PHM 833 - Gastro-Intestinal and Liver Pharmacology and Toxicology (2 Credits)
PHM 834 - Respiratory Pharmacology (2 Credits)
PHM 835 - Biopharmaceuticals: From Development to Manufacturing (3 Credits)
PHM 841 - Cellular and Molecular Toxicology (3 Credits)
PHM 857 - Project Management (2 Credits)
Admissions and Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- Completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Completed coursework
A minimum of 3 credits in chemistry and 3 credits in biology. Preference will be given to applicants with additional science coursework and/or professional experience. - Taken the TOEFL. (Only required if English is not your native language)
- A written personal statement
Complete a personal statement, including the reasons why the certificate program is well-suited to the applicant’s current or future career. - 3 Letters of recommendation. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university graduate application and pay the application fee.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
- International Graduate Application (VISA information is not required for this online program)
Key Dates
Fall
Application Deadline
June 1st
Spring
Application deadline
October 1st
Summer
Application Deadline
February 1st
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$900
$900
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
Program Overview
The Michigan State University online graduate certificate in Safety Pharmacology offers an opportunity for individuals to obtain specific knowledge related to a distinct scientific discipline in the pharmaceutical industry. Safety pharmacology specializes in the preclinical testing of drug candidates for adverse effects on physiologic functions.
Program Outcomes
Graduate students will gain advanced science knowledge in principles of pharmacology, safety pharmacology guidelines, and the drug development process. Online graduate certificate program participants will be better prepared to conduct pharmacological research and risk-benefit assessments required for preclinical evaluation of drug safety.
Career Outlook
The Safety Pharmacology certificate provides an opportunity for recipients to apply for more advanced, specialized research and development positions in the pharmaceutical industry.
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Isola Brown, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Director of the Online MS Pharmacology and Toxicology
Course Information
Core
PHM 819 - Principles of Drug-Tissue Interactions (2 Credits)
PHM 840 - Safety Pharmacology (2 Credits)
PHM 858 - Drug Development Process (3 Credits)
Elective
PHM 431 - Pharmacology of Drug Addiction (3 Credits)
PHM 450 - Introduction to Chemical Toxicology (3 Credits)
PHM 813 - Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Toxicology (3 Credits)
PHM 817 - Neurotoxicology (2 Credits)
PHM 829 - Neuropharmacology (2 Credits)
PHM 830 - Experimental Design and Data Analysis (3 Credits)
PHM 831 - Endocrine Pharmacology and Toxicology (2 Credits)
PHM 833 - Gastro-Intestinal and Liver Pharmacology and Toxicology (2 Credits)
PHM 834 - Respiratory Pharmacology (2 Credits)
PHM 835 - Biopharmaceuticals: From Development to Manufacturing (3 Credits)
PHM 841 - Cellular and Molecular Toxicology (3 Credits)
PHM 857 - Project Management (2 Credits)
Admissions and Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- Completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Completed coursework
A minimum of 3 credits in chemistry and 3 credits in biology. Preference will be given to applicants with additional science coursework and/or professional experience. - Taken the TOEFL. (Only required if English is not your native language)
- A written personal statement
Complete a personal statement, including the reasons why the certificate program is well-suited to the applicant’s current or future career. - 3 Letters of recommendation. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university graduate application and pay the application fee.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
- International Graduate Application (VISA information is not required for this online program)
Key Dates
Fall
Application Deadline
June 1st
Spring
Application deadline
October 1st
Summer
Application Deadline
February 1st
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$900
$900
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
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