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Note: Stony Brook’s undergraduate major in bined MD/PhD programs, MD degrees, cellular, and physiological processes ocur- pharmacology does not prepare you for various health sciences programs, and posi- ring within the human body. There are no employment as a pharmacist. , tions in academic and industry labs. boundaries for the science of discov- which involves the dispensing of as ery to improve the quality of human life, a pharmacist, is pursued through a Students with interests in , and many career pathways and opportu- university with a PharmD or pharmacy , , and cell nites are available for pharmacologists. program, which Stony Brook does not have are excellent candidates for entering the (for a listing of PharmD programs visit Pharmacology Program. The major in INTERNSHIP IN INDUSTRY PROGRAM http://www.uspharmd.com/school/). Pharmacology introduces students to the Students enrolled in the pharmacology The emphasis of our pharmacology program scientific principles and mechanisms of undergraduate program at Stony Brook are is on preparing students for Advanced drug action on biological systems. Experi- eligible for internships in the research training in medical, graduate, and other mental studies in pharmacology range laboratories of major pharmaceutical and professional programs.. from the treatment and prevention of biotechnology companies. Junior and sen- states to determining the effects of ior pharmacology majors of good academic Pharmacology is a science devoted to chemical agents upon subcellular standing may submit applications for sum- unlocking the mysteries of drug action to processes. In addition, the of mer positions which include stipends. discover new therapies and treatments to biohazardous materials, pesticides, and Students are assigned a project and super- prolong life, making it basic to , industrial pollutants is explored. vised by an industrial scientist, becoming a pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, temporary member of his/her research and many other healthcare fields. Focusing If you are a highly motivated and curious team. The project is written up in a short on cellular, molecular, and human pharma- individual who is fascinated with the life research paper format and a verbal presen- cology, the program allows students to sciences and enjoys problem solving--- then tation of the results made at the company. learn in a basic science and research pharmacology is for you. Pharmacological environment interacting with medical sciences include biochemical, cardiovascu- These internships provide: school faculty. Many of our students lar, endocrine, molecular, and neurophar- « Experience the working environment publish their results in scientific journals. macology. Related fields are clinical of a major pharmaceutical or pharmacology and medical chemistry. biotechnology company We currently maintain an enrollment of Novel drugs have been designed to combat « Actively participate in ongoing 25-30 students per year. Students receive cancer, AIDs, diabetes, cardiovascular dis- research for the development of individual attention, and courses are taught ease, and neurological disorders, among new drugs by faculty members. The Program provides others. The effects of chemicals and indus- « Establish networking for future excellent academic training for students trial pollutants upon the environment and employment and career development planning to enter graduate programs or ecosystems are monitored by pharmacolo- following graduation pursue careers in medicine or other health gists and toxicologists. Marine natural «Participate in placement services sciences. Current career objectives in order products with therapeutic properties are for industrial employment and of choice include Ph.D. programs in phar- being isolated. Drugs are being used as entry into academic programs for macology and other basic sciences, com- probes to better understand the molecular, further education ADMISSION TO THE PHARMACOLOGY MAJOR AT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

FRESHMAN ADMISSION TO THE All applications must include: COMBINED BS PHARMACOLOGY/MBA PHARMACOLOGY PROGRAM PROGRAM High achieving freshman applicants who 1) A brief essay (500 words) describing In conjunction with the College of meet the following minimum criteria are why you believe the Pharmacology Business, we are pleased to offer a encouraged to apply for direct admission to Program will help you realize your five-year program leading to a combined the pharmacology major: career goals. BS/MBA degree. The program is designed « A grade point average of 90 or higher for outstanding students with a strong « A combined SAT score (critical reading 2) Copies of your college transcript. record of academic leadership and and math) of 1200 or higher excellence. The deadline for applying to « An SAT math score of 600 or higher 3) Two recommendation letters. Recom- the combined program is February 01, and « Successful completion of both mendation letter forms are provided in the students should apply in their junior year and while in high school application file. Provide one form to each (or when they have junior standing). For « Outstanding grades in high school math respondent that you have selected to write more information, contact the College of and science courses (NYS residents a letter on your behalf. Remember that Business or stop by the Pharmacology should have Regents scores in math and neither of the respondents can be related Office (BST-8 Room 140). science of 88 or higher) to you and one respondent must be a Stony Brook University faculty member. All COMBINED BS PHARMACOLOGY/MPH PROGRAM To be considered for direct admission to recommendation letters must be submitted This 5-year program leads to a BS in the pharmacology major, freshman in a signed and sealed envelope. Pharmacology and Master of applicants must indicate pharmacology as combined degree. A major goal of the their choice of major/curriculum on their Mail or fax the completed application to: combined program is to attract talented application to the University. Undergraduate Pharmacology Program students with a commitment to Stony Brook University Pharmacology into the public health field. Your application to the University will be BST-8, Room 140 This is the first BS Pharmacology/MPH reviewed and a decision made regarding Stony Brook , NY 11794-8651 combined degree program to be offered in your admission to the University and the the , despite a strong demand pharmacology major. Those who are Fax: (631) 444-9749 for MPH graduates with highly developed admitted to the University, but not directly analytical and quantitative lab skills. The into the pharmacology major, will be able BS/PhD TRACK IN PHARMACOLOGY program is highly selective, and only a few to apply for admission to the major as a This track is open to outstanding students are admitted each year. continuing student after completing one pharmacology majors who plan to or more semesters of coursework at pursue a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Stony Brook. Pharmacology at Stony Brook. FOR MORE INFORMATION TRANSFER AND CURRENT STUDENT ADMIS- Criteria for the BS/PhD track in ABOUT THE UNDERGRADUATE SION TO THE PHARMACOLOGY PROGRAM Pharmacology: Transfer applicants and current students PHARMACOLOGY MAJOR must have a minimum grade point average 1. Be an undergraduate pharmacology of 3.0 (B) in a strong college science major curriculum. www.pharm.stonybrook.edu 2. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 Transfer applicants who receive an offer of admission to the University and current 3. Provide three reference letters, Robert Watson, PhD students may apply for admission to the including one from your undergraduate Director, Undergraduate Pharmacology pharmacology major. Please note, however, research mentor BST8 Room 130 that you must complete at least one 631-444-1574 semester of coursework at Stony Brook 4. Participate in Summer research that [email protected] before your application can be processed. includes a minimum of ten weeks in the lab Enrollment is limited, so students should (stipend will be provided) Janice Kito initiate the application process as early Assistant Director as possible. 5. Apply by March 1 BST8 Room 140 631-444-3027 Applications and instructions are available [email protected] on the Pharmacology Department Web site.

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