Department of Pharmacological and Physiological Science

Overview

Saint Louis University / Department of Pharmacological and Physiological Science is located in St. Louis, MO, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test (GRE Subject Test optional) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Departmental qualifying exams

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7

Applied

Applying

40

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 1st	February 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test (GRE Subject Test optional)
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Letters of recommendation, resume, interview

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 525

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	February 1
Types of financial support available	Traineership Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

21

Total Graduate Students

14%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0%
Black or African American	4.76%
White or Caucasian	76%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	4.76%

Gender

Male (23%)

Female (76%)

Faculty

21

Total faculty

Full-time - 20

Part-time - 1

Male (16)

Female (5)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Molecular endocrinology, neuropharmacology, cardiovascular science, drug abuse, neurotransmitter and hormonal signaling mechanisms
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address One North Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, MO  63103
United States

Contact Dr. Thomas C. Westfall
Phone: 314-977-2222

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