Program: Pharmacology Certificate - South Dakota State University

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 13, 2025

Students in a pharmacy lab.

Program Contact/Coordinator

Dan Hansen, Laughrey Endowed Dean
Brad Laible, Associate Dean for Academic Programs
James Clem, Associate Dean of Student Services
College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
Avera Health and Science Center 133
605-688-6197 or 605-688-5591

Program Information

The Pharmacology Certificate enables students to explore fundamental concepts in pharmacology, which is the study of how chemical agents, including drugs, affect biological systems. A basic understanding of pharmacology concepts prepares students for further education and careers in medical/health science professions.

Academic Requirements

Students in the Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.)/Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program are not eligible for this minor.

Requirements for Pharmacology Certificate: 10 Credits

BIOL 325 - Physiology (COM) Credits: 4
and BIOL 325L - Physiology Lab (COM) Credits: 0
or BIOL 326 - Biomedical Physiology (COM) Credits: 3
and BIOL 326L - Biomedical Physiology Lab Credits: 1
PHA 352 - Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology I Credits: 3
PHA 353 - Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology II Credits: 3

Pharmacology Certificate

Location(s): Brookings Main CampusClose

Program Contact/Coordinator

Program Information

Academic Requirements

Requirements for Pharmacology Certificate: 10 Credits

Total Required Credits: 10

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus
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