Core
Requirements
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PSPG
245 A, B, and C: Principles of Pharmaceutical Sciences
and Pharmacogenomics. This new core course focuses on
the Pharmaceutical Sciences—including pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics,
drug metabolism and transport, and drug delivery—and
on Pharmacogenomics. This course is required for all students.
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There
are five core electives from which a student must select
two that complete their core program.
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BMI 206
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Introduction to Bioinformatics: 3 units (Winter)
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Chemistry 241
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Molecular Thermodynamics: 5 units (Fall)
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Chemistry 243
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Molecular Biochemistry: 5 units (Spring)
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Genetics 200A
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Principles of Genetics: 3 units (Fall)
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BMS 255
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Basic Genetics & Genomics: 4 units (Winter)
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BMS 260
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Cell Biology : 4 units (Fall)
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Cell Biology 245
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Cell Biology : 4 units (Spring)
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Other Course Requirements
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PSPG
220: Research Conferences in Pharmaceutical Sciences and
Pharmacogenomics. This course affords students the opportunity
to develop and polish their presentation skills. All students (second
year and above) present their work to other students,
postdoctoral fellows, and faculty, are critically evaluated,
and are given constructive feedback.
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PSPG
225A and B: A series of weekly presentations of the research
interests of the basic science faculty. The purpose is to
acquaint new graduate students with the research in the
PSPG program. Offered during the fall and winter quarters.
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PSPG
206: Laboratory Rotation in the laboratories of participating
PSPG faculty. This course covers laboratory rotations, which
are a key aspect of the interdisciplinary research training
program. Each student is required to do two laboratory
rotations in different laboratories in their first year.
Faculty submit a written evaluation of the student's performance
after the rotation. Rotations provide valuable exposure
to the diversity of the program and allow students to
gain firsthand experience to aid in choosing a research
advisor and thesis laboratory.
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PSPG
266: Research Planning Conference. This course reflects
students' participation in laboratory meetings during their rotations.
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Additional
Requirements: Biostatistics Proficiency, Responsible Conduct
in Science Course
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Electives and Planned Courses
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Students
are required to take eight units of additional courses
(electives) in the chemical, biological, mathematical,
or physical sciences. These units should be from courses
relevant to the student's chosen path of study, and are
selected by the student in consultation with the academic
advisor.
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Teaching
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All
students in the graduate program must acquire teaching
experience as part of their graduate studies, regardless
of previous training or the nature or source of their
financial support. Students are appointed as Teaching
Assistants during their second year and are responsible
for teaching the first-year professional courses offered
by the Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences and the
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Teaching performance
is monitored by the course directors and the graduate
advisors. Teaching assistants are appointed, paid, and
evaluated in accordance with appropriate University policy.
The teaching requirement is two quarters.
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