Physiology and Pharmacology
A discipline of Ph.D. in Integrated Biomedical Sciences
The Physiology & Pharmacology discipline encompasses the study of fundamental mechanisms that underlie cellular and systems level function and dysfunction. In addition, this discipline examines how drugs influence these systems, with the ultimate goal being to better treat human disease. This discipline offers distinct curricular tracks for training in both classical, and modern Physiology and Pharmacology. It provides the opportunity for inter-disciplinary training that bridges these fields and provides exposure to knowledge and skills ranging from the detailed characterization and principles of drug-receptor interactions through to systems level analyses of physiological processes. A vibrant environment supports student development through team science, translational opportunities and clinical collaborations.
Program at a glance
Physiology and Pharmacology is a discipline of the Ph.D. in Integrated Biomedical Sciences program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree and relevant advance coursework
- GPA no lower than 3.0
- Submit transcripts to Office of the Registrar
Application Deadlines
- Priority January 1
- Final March 1
Stipend
Students receive a stipend of $30,000. Tuition, fees, and basic student health insurance are covered by the program.
Characteristics
Graduation, student, faculty and institutional statistics for the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program.
Contact information
Michael Berton, Ph.D.
IBMS Program Director
berton@uthscsa.edu
Donna Navarro
Interim IBMS Asst. Director
navarrod3@uthscsa.edu
Lyn Daws, Ph.D. Physiology & Pharmacology Discipline Director
210-567-4361
daws@uthscsa.edu
Tanya Davila, Physiology & Pharmacology Discipline Coordinator
210-567-4381
davilat3@uthscsa.ed
"Beyond the interests and expertise of the faculty, I have been impressed by the consistent help offered with courses, writing, performing experiments and especially decompressing from the stresses of grad school."Jacob Boyd, 4th year student