The SIUE School of Pharmacy participates in the Doctor of Philosophy in pharmacology and neuroscience offered by the School of Medicine at SIUC. Students who have a passion for research and are driven to make an impact through a career in drug discovery or other areas of pharmaceutical sciences in both industry and academia should consider pursuing this program.
Collaboration between experts in medicinal chemistry and regional leaders in neuroscience and pharmacology has allowed for the creation of a degree opportunity that will help meet the demands of the fast-moving biotechnology field. The conditions of this cooperative PhD program are outlined on the Memorandum of Understanding.
Specialization Available
Medicinal Chemistry
What can I do with a degree in pharmacology and neuroscience?
With a degree in pharmacology and neuroscience, students can pursue careers in:
Drug design and discovery
Pharmacodynamic and translational research
Industry and academic settings
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
School of Pharmacy
200 University Park Drive, Suite 220,
EDWARDSVILLE,
Illinois,
62025, United States
To be considered for this program, students must first apply for the PhD program through the SIU School of Medicine and select the option for the cooperative program with the SIUE School of Pharmacy.
English proficiency requirement:
TOEFL: 79
IELTS: 6.5
PTE: 53
Duolingo: 120
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a nationally recognized, public institution offering high-quality, affordable education programs.
