$20,800 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Pharmacology
- The Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology at Cornell University is a 3-year program.
- This program is the science of drugs, their chemical and biochemical properties, and their interactions with live cells, tissues, and organisms.
- Students have the opportunity of pursuing research activities in:
- Cancer pharmacology
- Cardiovascular pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Clinical pharmacology
- Proteomics
- Drug design & synthesis, and translational research
- Some of the research focuses on developing and evaluating novel therapies for a variety of diseases, and several faculty members have clinical involvements at Weill Cornell Medical College or Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
- Students perform research that will result in better or new therapies for serious medical conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, neurodegenerative disorders, addictive and mental health disorders, and heart disease.
- The Graduation rate of Cornell University is 94%.
- The program prepares students for productive research careers in academia, government, or industry.
- The student-faculty ratio of this college is 8:1.
- The acceptance rate of Cornell University is 11%.
- Cornell University is ranked #18 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $20800 | $20800 | $20800 | $20800 |
| Total Fees | $20800 | $20800 | $20800 | $20800 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 310 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 70 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor's or a master's degree in a related field to get admission to this program.
- A GPA of 3.34 on a 4.0 scale is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Students need to submit a minimum GMAT score and GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.