药剂和药理专业讲解：http://www.pharmcas.org/advisors/pharmacypharmacology.htm

中文解释：

    药理学pharmacology研究的主要对象是机体（包括病原体）相互作用的规律及其原理, 属于广义的生理科学范畴, 药理学是医学教育中的一门基础与临床的桥梁学科，它以基础学科为基础（如生理学、生物化学、病理学等）来阐明其药物的药理作用和作用机制，为临床合理用药防治疾病奠定理论基础。药理学一方面研究在药物影响下机体细胞功能如何发生变化，药物效应动力学（pharmacodynamics），简称药效学.  另一方面研究药物本身在体内的过程，即机体如何对药物进行处理，称为药物代谢动力学(pharmacokinetics)，简称药动学。从上面的介绍中, 可以知道了药理学方向的研究, 是基础研究与临床的连接口, 学习该专业, 既要对药学不断进行研究, 还需要对病理的认识程度不断深化, 如果选择了药理学, 以后无论是要继续从事基础研究, 还是专向临床方向, 都比较有利, 而且申请的难度, 没有制药方向那么高. 而且选择药理学的人也是不少的,

     药理学(pharmacology)是研究药物与机体相互作用及其规律和作用机制的一门学科。药理学pharmacology主要指研究有关使用化学物质治疗疾病时引起机体机能变化机制的学问。德国人施米德贝尔（O．schmiedeberg，1838—1921）首创的实验药理学成为近代药理学的基础。药物同毒物有时也难于严密区分，药理学实际上也以毒物为研究对象，因此把药理学中特别关于医药治疗方面的应用作为药物学（原意为药饵学），与以毒物为对象的毒物学（toxicology）相区别。　　概要　　药物（drug）是指能用以预防、治疗和诊断疾病的物质或其制剂，药物能够影响机体细胞的生理、生化或药理过程。药理学(pharmacology)是研究药物与机体（包括病原体）之间相互作用及其规律和作用机制的一门学科。药理学pharmacology 主要指研究有关使用化学物质治疗疾病时引起机体机能变化机制的学问。

（Pharmacy）业务培养目标：　　本专业学生应掌握药学各分支学科的基本理论和基础知识，接受药学科研方法和技能的基本训练。具备较扎实的基础和较宽广的专业知识。培养能从事药物化学、药物分析、药物评价、临床合理用药、医药经营及管理、新药研究与开发、药品生产与管理等方面工作的高级科学技术人才

英文解释：

Pharmacology vs. Pharmacy

Within our program, students advance towards a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology. Pharmacology is often confused with pharmacy – but the two fields differ greatly. Pharmacy, a separate profession, is responsible for the preparation, allocation, and the appropriate use of medication. Pharmacology however, is the science of drug actions on biological systems. It involves knowledge of the chemical properties, biological effects and therapeutic uses of drugs. Examples of pharmacological studies include the exploration of cellular mechanistic effects by chemical agents, and the development of preventive measures and treatments for diseases. The field of pharmacology integrates knowledge from many scientific disciplines in order to develop new drugs and discover new therapies.

Some helpful websites to explain the differences and similarities in more detail:

Click here for "About Pharmacology" found in The American Society for Pharmacology and Experiemental Therapeutics (ASPET) website.

Click here for "Pharmacy versus Pharmacology: How Are They Different?" found in the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) website.

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York

1.       每年5-7个

2.       申请博士

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DEGREE AWARDED: Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology

专业介绍：http://www.pharm.stonybrook.edu/grad/program

申请条件：http://www.pharm.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions

Approximately five to seven students are admitted per year, to maintain a total of 30 to 35 Program students.

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Message to Pharmacology’s Graduate Students

From Dr. Michael Frohman

I want to extend my warmest welcome to potential applicants to our program, to the new incoming students, and to our current graduate student body. I am sure that all the new students are feeling somewhat apprehensive about entering the pharmacological sciences graduate program. Your selection into this program already demonstrates that we have strong confidence that you will be highly successful in all your efforts. Let me assure you that the faculty, students and staff will do their utmost to make your graduate education a very rewarding yet challenging experience.

You should also be aware that you embarked on your careers at a unique turning point in the biological sciences. Never before has there been such an explosive period of discovery and understanding of mammalian pharmacology, particularly in the areas of molecular mechanisms and therapeutic interventions. At this state of your careers, you are in perfect position to take advantage of these new advances in biomolecular and chemical biological technologies. If you apply yourself and remain focused on both didactic and wet bench laboratory skills that you will learn, your future in science will be limitless. This is a great time to be a graduate student and I hope that you will take advantage of the opportunities that will be coming your way.

I am very pleased that you are exploring our Pharmacology program. Should you join us, during your training you will come to appreciate that you have entered one of the finest pharmacology programs in the country. You will have the tremendous opportunity to work with the leading scientist in their fields and to experience cutting-edge biomolecular research at its very best.

 Michael Frohman, Chair