Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology and Toxicology- Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Toxicology

High blood pressure and its consequences are among the leading causes of illness and death in the United States and the cardiovascular group is particularly interested in understanding blood pressure control in health and disease. In particular, the cardiovascular group is studying the connections between salt intake or obesity on blood pressure control mechanisms. These investigators use state of the art molecular, cellular and integrative approaches to study vascular function and neural control of blood pressure.
The goal of this research is identify new drugs that can be used to treat high blood pressure and its consequences, including stroke.

All Official Transcripts. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
An applicant for admission to the doctoral program must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited fouryear university
The BMS program does not establish minimum cut-off values on any indices. Rather, we attempt to select those applicants with the most promise for superior achievement. The following standards serve only as general guidelines. The successful applicant will typically have:
Four-year bachelor's degree that includes coursework that demonstrates proficiency in math and science
Research experience
Strong letters of reference that include evaluation of the applicant's research experience
The GRE is NOT required to apply.
International students will have TOEFL scores of at least 550 with no sub-score below 52 (paper-based test) or 80 with no sub-score below 19 (22 writing section) (internet-based test) or an IELT score of 6.5 or higher.
Academic Statement
The Academic Statement should convey your motivations for pursuing a graduate degree and your experiences and/or accomplishments pertinent to your application to the BMS program (i.e. undergraduate research, publications, workshops, etc.). Be sure to include a brief description of the nature of your research experiences and what you have learned from them. Minimum requirement: 500 words, single-spaced. Maximum of 600 Words.
Personal Statement
In your personal statement, you should concisely discuss any aspects of your history beyond academics that support you as an excellent candidate. These could include, for example, what you have derived from extracurricular activities, a demonstration of leadership, your potential contribution to a diverse educational community, and, if appropriate, any obstacles you have encountered in your pursuit of an education and how you have dealt with them. Minimum requirement: 500 words, single-spaced. Maximum of 600 Words.
STEP 3:
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
The application will allow you to submit the name and email addresses of faculty that you would like to provide letters of recommendation on your behalf. The system will automatically notify the recommender of your request and instruct the recommenders of the procedure to submit the letters in PDF form electronically. The recommendation letters may be addressed to the BMS Admission Committee.
If they experience technical difficulties, the recommenders may send their letters directly to the BMS office (bmsgrad@msu.edu). Please note, however, this may delay the processing of your application.
Letters submitted by applicants will NOT be accepted.
STEP 4:
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
STEP 5:
GRE Scores
The General Test is NOT required.
Subject GREs
GRE subject tests are NOT required for admissions. However, if you have taken a related subject test, you can include it in your application.
MCAT Scores
Required only if the applicant is applying for dual enrollment in a medical college & a Ph.D. Program.
OFFICIAL Undergraduate/Graduate Transcripts
Most successful applicants will have a GPA of at least 3.3 over their last two years of study.