MS to PhD Transition

Students currently enrolled in a Life Sciences MS Program at Stony Book might be eligible to transition into the Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology PhD Graduate Program. Interested students should be conducting their research under the mentorship of a Program faculty member and intend to continue their PhD research in their current lab. The faculty member should submit a letter of support on behalf of the student to the Graduate Program Office. Additional materials might be requested before the Steering Committee of the Graduate Program will make a final admission decision. Requests will be normally only be considered for students with at least a 3.2 GPA.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Can I apply for a program transfer?
  No. Only Faculty Program members can petition the Steering Committee of the PhD program. However you are welcome to discuss the process with the Graduate Program Director.
• When can I transfer to the PhD program?
  You can transfer at the beginning of the Spring or Fall semesters, regardless of whether you have completed the requirements for the MS program. 
• Can I do research rotations?
  We currently do not have a mechanism in place to facilitate research rotations for MS students. We offer the opportunity to transfer to the PhD program to students in the MS program who want to continue working in their current lab. However, you can apply for admissions to the PhD program. We encourage you to discuss your plans with the Graduate Program Director.