The Minor in Pharmacology and Toxicology is designed to introduce science-oriented students to the field of pharmacology and toxicology. It provides student an opportunity to enhance their career and better position students for entry into professional programs including medical, veterinary, pharmacy schools, and to graduate programs in biomedical disciplines and careers within research.
The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University. With the approval of the department and college that administers the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
Students who plan to complete the requirements for the minor should consult an undergraduate advisor in the department.
Requirements for the Minor in Pharmacology and Toxicology
Students must complete a minimum of 18 credits from the following:
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One of the following courses (3 credits): |
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PHM |
350 |
Introductory Human Pharmacology |
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3 |
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PHM |
430 |
Human Pharmacology |
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3 |
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The following course (3 credits): |
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PHM |
450 |
Introduction to Chemical Toxicology |
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3 |
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One of the following Pharmacology and Toxicology in Context courses: |
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PHM |
211 |
Pharmacology and Toxicology in Society |
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2 |
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PHM |
454 |
Leadership and Teams for Scientists and Health Professionals |
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3 |
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Complete 9 or 10 credits from the following Science courses: |
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IBIO |
450 |
Cancer Biology (W) |
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3 |
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PHM |
321 |
Common Drugs |
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3 |
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PHM |
351 |
Fundamentals of Drug Safety |
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2 |
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PHM |
421 |
Clinical Toxicology |
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3 |
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PHM |
422 |
Fundamentals of Neuropharmacology |
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2 |
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PHM |
431 |
Pharmacology of Drug Addiction |
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3 |
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PHM |
461 |
Tropical Medicine Pharmacology |
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2 |
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PHM |
480 |
Special Problems |
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3 to 6 |
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PHM |
483 |
Chemotherapy of Infectious Diseases |
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3 |
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PHM |
487 |
Current Topics in Pharmacology and Toxicology |
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2 |
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STT |
464 |
Statistics for Biologists |
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3 |
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Students should consult their academic advisor for section specific information for enrollment in PHM 480. |
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Students who complete PHM 211 in item 3. must complete 10 credits to fulfill item 4. |
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Students who complete PHM 454 in item 3. must complete 9 credits to fulfill item 4. |