Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Master's
Key facts
- Duration1 year
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee31,108USD
- Start dateJan, Aug
- University ranking1001-1200
Program overview
What the University of Louisville says about their program:
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is committed to academic excellence and to the attainment of regional, national, and international recognition for the quality of its educational, research, and service activities. The Department Strategic Plan includes five broad objectives:
- Provide instruction in pharmacology and toxicology of the highest quality for the education and preparation of medical, dental, and other health care professional students. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental principles necessary for life-long learning and the essential knowledge required for rational, effective, and safe use of drug therapy.
- Advance biomedical knowledge through high quality research and other scholarly activities, particularly in pharmacology and toxicology and other areas of focus within the University of Louisville and School of Medicine Strategic Plans.
- Provide robust research and educational experiences in pharmacology and toxicology for the education and training of future biomedical scientists who will provide and advance biomedical education, research, and service.
- Provide instruction of the highest quality in pharmacology and toxicology appropriate for students at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels.
- Provide service to the School of Medicine, the Health Sciences Center, the University of Louisville and the surrounding region, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, professional organizations, the nation, and the world.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2
2) or equivalent.
English proficiency
Undergraduate
- TOEFL
TOEFL: 213 or higher (computer-based), 79 or higher (internet-based), 550 or higher (paper-based).
Postgraduate
- TOEFL
TOEFL: 213 or higher (computer-based), 79 or higher (internet-based), 550 or higher (paper-based).
Documents required
- Transcripts reviewed by World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credentials Evaluators (ECE)
- Course-by-course evaluation from WES or ECE
- Proof of English proficiency for non-native speakers
Fees
The University of Louisville provides detailed information on tuition and fees for various programs, indicating that educational expenses are subject to change. For further guidance on funding and financial support, students are encouraged to visit the Student Financial Aid Office’s website.
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
US$30,000 per year
- Graduate tuition
US$15,000 per year
What is the cost of living near University of Louisville?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,193 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $806 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $121 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $62 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $48 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $199 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $99 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $12 |
| Gym membership | $23 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and louisville.edu (University published).
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