The graduate program in Pharmacology and Toxicology provides training leading to the Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Science degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology.

The Program trains students in state-of-the-art approaches in basic research in pharmacology, toxicology, environmental toxicology, chemical pharmacology, and proteomics and closely related sub-disciplines, to prepare the students for careers in independent research or related careers in academia, industry, or government.

Pharmacology and Toxicology are allied scientific disciplines concerned with investigations of physiological and biochemical actions of endogenous compounds and xenobiotics on living tissues. These studies range in scope from investigations at the molecular level to clinical pharmacological and toxicological responses in humans. The ability of pharmacologists to elucidate basic mechanisms of drug action in living cells and biological systems has permitted the development of a rational approach to drug design and use. In addition, pharmacologists and toxicologists study compounds to gain a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms of toxicity.