PhD in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
The PhD program in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences is a research-intensive program designed for those interested in developing their careers as research scientists or a related profession. The program offers diverse areas of study and research including Pharmaceutics and Nanotechnology, Cardiovascular Physiology and Pharmacology, Neuropharmacology, Immunology and Immunotherapy, Computational Biology, Cancer Therapeutics, and Infectious Diseases Research. The College of Pharmacy also offers a separate Master of Science in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences program.
Accreditation
The PhD-BPS program is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
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