药理和生理学博士学位课程的重点是生物系统，包括分子（药物）的相互作用，器官系统的功能整合以及细胞在正常和病理生理状态下如何调节离子代谢通量。该程序从基因，细胞和蛋白质的跨学科课程开始。 GW的生物医学科学研究所提供生物医学科学系统，科学交流和科学职业的专业发展以及实验室轮岗。在学习的第一年之后，学生将与他们的研究顾问一起完成剩余的学位要求，包括论文。教师主要来自GW医学院和健康科学学院，其中包括来自儿童国家儿童健康研究机构的科学家。
The doctor of philosophy (PhD) in pharmacology and physiology program centers on biological systems, including the interaction of molecules (drugs), function integration of organ systems and how cells regulate ionic metabolic fluxes under normal and pathophysiological states.<br>The program begins with interdisciplinary coursework in genes, cells, and systems in biomedical sciences, professional development in scientific communication and science careers, and laboratory rotations offered through GW's Integrated Biomedical Sciences program. After the first year of study, students work with their research advisor to complete remaining degree requirements, including the dissertation.<br>Program faculty are drawn largely from the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, including scientists from Children's Research Institute of Children's National Health System.<br>Students have access to extensive research facilities and libraries on campus and in the greater Washington, DC area. These include the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, GW's Gelman Library and Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, the Children's Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, and numerous other research institutions.<br>This is a STEM-designated program.