M.S. Non-Thesis Option

The non-thesis program requires didactic classes, a scientific review and a final, oral exam. Scroll down to view a typical schedule. The program director will act as advisor until the student’s advisory committee is formed. Students in the M.S. (non-thesis option) program must:

• Complete 45 credit hours of graduate-level courses as shown below
• Submit a critical scientific review (See Literature Research Project below)
• Pass an oral examination

Literature research project (two quarters)

A library research project is a requirement of the master's non-thesis degree program. Students are required to write a scientific review on a current topic in pharmacology and toxicology under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The topic will be chosen by the student and advisor. The review paper should be based on information provided and synthesized from primary, contemporary literature. The paper is meant to provide an overview of the topic. It should be 10-15 pages in length with at least 25 references. A desirable goal would be submission of the review for publication.

Oral examination

The oral, final exam for the master's non-thesis degree program will be conducted by the advisory committee. The exam will be based on the topic of the literature review. The committee will judge as to the acceptability of the student's performance.

Course requirements

Minimum course requirements for the Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology degree (non-thesis option) are: 

Common core course requirements:	Credits
CMH 620 Biostatistics	4
PHA 780: Lab Management	4
PHA 801 Library Research Project, part 1	3
PHA 802 Library Research Project, part 2	3
PTX 710 Principles of Biokinetics	4
PTX 750 Principles of Biodynamics	4
PTX 751 Molecular Toxicology	4
PTS 990 Seminar/Journal Club	3
Journal club/seminar from another department	1
Total:	30
A minimum of 15 credits from the following electives (other courses may be considered):
Electives	Credits
BIO 608: Writing in the Biological Sciences	3
PHA 740: Intercellular Communication	4
PTX 770: Principles of Toxicology: Chemical Defense	3 or 4
PTX 771: Principles of Toxicology: Biological Defense	3 or 4
PHA 870: Physiology and Pharmacology of Vascular Cells.	3
PHA 898: Neuropharmacology	3
PTX 775: Integrative Pharmacology	3
Total	15
Program Total:	45

Typical schedule

Sample Schedule for Non-Thesis Student Credits = 45

Year 1 Fall Quarter	Credit Hours
PTX – Laboratory Management	4
PTX 710 Principles of Biokinetics	4
BIO 608: Writing in the Biological Sciences	3
PTX 990 Seminar/Journal Club	1
Year 1 Winter Quarter	Credit Hours
CMH 620 Biostatistics	4
PTX 750 Principles of Biodynamics	4
PTX 990 Seminar/Journal Club	1
Year 1 Spring Quarter	Credit Hours
PTX 751 Molecular Toxicology	4
PHA 800 Library Research Project, part 1	3
PTX 990 Seminar/Journal Club	1
Year 1 Summer Quarter	Credit Hours
PTX 775 Integrative Pharmacology	3
PHA 801 Library Research Project, part 2	3
Year 2 Fall Quarter	Credit Hours
Seminar/Journal Club	1
PHA 898: Neuropharmacology	3
Year 2 Winter Quarter	Credit Hours
PTX 770 Principles of Toxicology: Chemical Defense	3
Year 2 Spring Quarter	Credit Hours
PTX 771 Principles of Toxicology: Biological Defense	3

For more information regarding the Master of Science Program, please contact:
Nita Davis, Graduate Program Coordinator
Phone: (937) 775-4091
E-mail: juanita.davis@wright.edu