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Pharmaceutical Sciences: Introduction
Faculty Affiliation
Pharmacy
Degree Programs
Pharmaceutical Sciences
MSc
PhD
Collaborative Programs
The following collaborative programs are available to students in participating degree programs
as listed below:
1. Addiction Studies
o Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
2. Aging, Palliative and Supportive Care Across the Life Course
o Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
3. Bioethics
o Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
4. Biomedical Engineering
o Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
5. Biomedical Toxicology
o Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
6. Cardiovascular Sciences
o Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
7. Global Health
o Pharmaceutical Sciences, PhD
8. Health Care, Technology, and Place (admissions have closed)
o Pharmaceutical Sciences, PhD
9. Health Services and Policy Research
o Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
10. Neuroscience
o Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
11. Resuscitation Sciences
o Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
Overview
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers graduate programs leading to the Master of
Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The department offers research opportunities and
courses in three principal areas:
1. Molecular pharmacology and toxicology: drug receptor interactions, molecular biology,
electrophysiology, biochemistry, clinical, adverse drug reactions, and drug metabolism;
2. Pharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics: pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry,
pharmaceutical formulations, radiopharmaceutical synthesis, drug discovery,
biophysical chemistry, basic pharmacokinetics, and clinical research;
3. Clinical, social, and administrative pharmaceutical sciences: clinical and pharmacy
practice, sociology of health, social psychology, health policy, and health economics.
Contact and Address
Web: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/gradprograms
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (416) 978-8896
Fax: (416) 978-8511
Graduate Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
University of Toronto
144 College Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3M2
Canada
Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc
Master of Science
Minimum Admission Requirements
Full-Time MSc
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate
Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Pharmaceutical
Sciences' additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with at least a mid-B
average in each of the last two years of undergraduate study.
The Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Admissions Committee considers the applicant's
background and accomplishments, academic standing, and financial support from the
potential supervisor.
Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university
where the language of instruction and examination is not English are required to write
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum
scores:
o paper-based TOEFL: 600 and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)
o Internet-based TOEFL: 100/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.
If the undergraduate degree was not obtained from a recognized Canadian or US
university, the applicant must write and achieve scores at the 50th percentile ranking or
better on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test).
Part-Time MSc
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A limited number of students will be admitted to the MSc program on a part-time basis.
All admission requirements are the same as for the full-time MSc.
Program Requirements
Full-Time MSc
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A program of study that provides the appropriate foundation for thesis research. The
program depends on the student's background and is planned in consultation with the
supervisor and advisory committee, with the approval of the graduate chair.
The student normally completes 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), but a minimum of
1.0 FCE is required.
Yearly advisory committee meetings.
One poster presentation given to all faculty and graduate students at Graduate Research
in Progress (GRIP), and yearly attendance at GRIP.
Regular attendance at the graduate departmental and student group seminars for two
years (or less if all other program requirements are completed).
An oral presentation of own research work is given after the first 12 months of
registration in the program.
Final seminar to be given during the thesis defence.
A thesis based on an approved research problem in a field of pharmaceutical sciences.
Part-Time MSc
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All requirements are the same as for the MSc full-time program.
Program Length
6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)**;
14 sessions part-time
Time Limit
3 years full-time;
6 years part-time
**Applicants may apply to the Fall or Winter session only.
Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Minimum Admission Requirements
Full-Time PhD
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate
Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Pharmaceutical
Sciences' additional admission requirements stated below.
Appropriate master's degree from a recognized university with a minimum overall B+
average.
Under exceptional circumstances, students may be admitted directly to the PhD
program with an appropriate bachelor's degree. Factors considered include academic
standing, ability to conduct research, and availability of financial support from the
potential supervisor.
The Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Admissions Committee considers the applicant's
background and accomplishments, academic standing, and financial support from the
potential supervisor.
Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university
where the language of instruction and examination is not English are required to write
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum
scores:
o paper-based TOEFL: 600 and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)
o Internet-based TOEFL: 100/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.
If the undergraduate degree was not obtained from a recognized Canadian or US
university, the applicant must write the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General
Test) and achieve scores at the 50th percentile ranking or better on the Verbal and
Quantitative components and a minimum score of 5.0 on the Analytical Writing
component.
Transfer From MSc to PhD
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Students who have a high academic standing and a clearly demonstrated ability to do
research at the doctoral level may be eligible to transfer to the PhD program after one
year in the MSc program. The student must have completed at least 1.0 FCE with an
average grade of A- and have financial support.
A transfer from the MSc program to the PhD program occurs normally within 15
months of the student's first registration in the MSc program.
Flexible-Time PhD
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The department offers a flexible-time PhD program option for selected students. This
program benefits professionals with career obligations and whose employment is
closely related to their intended area of research.
Applicants must meet all the admission requirements for entry to the full-time PhD
program in pharmaceutical sciences.
A letter of support from the employer.
The departmental admissions committee reviews the applications; admission is highly
selective with preference given to applicants who:
o are members in good standing of a regulated profession or scientific society, and
o hold a university appointment in Canada at an academic standard equivalent to
the University of Toronto Lecturer.
Program Requirements
Full-Time PhD
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A program of study that provides the appropriate foundation for thesis research. The
program depends on the student's background and is planned in consultation with the
supervisor and advisory committee, with the approval of the graduate chair. Students
normally complete 2.0 FCEs. Students admitted directly to the PhD program with a BSc
must complete 3.0 FCEs.
Yearly advisory committee meetings.
Successful completion of a PhD qualifying examination within the first 24 months of
the program. Students are permitted a second attempt, if necessary, to satisfactorily
complete the examination. The format of the examination will include the student
giving a 20-minute presentation based on the proposal distributed to the Qualifying
Examination Committee, followed by a question period. The student is expected to
demonstrate appropriate understanding of the scientific basis of the research, the
methodological approaches, and the technical details. Failure to successfully complete
the PhD qualifying examination will result in a recommendation for termination of
registration in the program.
Research presentation(s) to all faculty and graduate students at Graduate Research in
Progress (GRIP). Students entering the program with an MSc degree must complete one
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oral presentation. Direct-entry PhD students must complete two poster presentations,
one of which may be a peer-reviewed conference.
Annual attendance at GRIP.
Regular attendance, with a minimum of eight Pharmaceutical Sciences departmental
seminars in each academic year for four years (or less if all other program requirements
are completed).
All PhD students are required to give an oral research presentation of approximately 20
to 30 minutes every year after the first 12 months of registration in the program, unless
the student presents at GRIP.
An open final oral presentation (50 minutes long) immediately prior to a closed thesis
defence.
A thesis in conformity with University of Toronto regulations, based on research
conducted while registered in a PhD program at the University of Toronto.
Students are required to be on campus and participating full-time (including summer)
until all program requirements are completed. Simultaneous registration in another fulltime degree program is not allowed. Coursework should normally be completed within
the first three years of registration.
Transfer From MSc to PhD
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The transferred student must complete all remaining course requirements of the MSc
program, except the thesis, in addition to the requirements of the PhD program. Credit
is given in the doctoral program for research and graduate courses completed prior to
the transfer.
Flexible-Time PhD
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The program requirements for the flexible-time PhD option are identical to those listed
above for the full-time PhD program.
Students whose current professional background is such that they would be deemed to
have fulfilled a significant portion of the requirements contained in the department
seminar series may be eligible for a reduction of four seminars upon consultation with
the admissions committee.
Successful completion of a PhD qualifying examination within the first 32 months of
the program. Students are permitted a second attempt, if necessary, to satisfactorily
complete the examination. The format of the examination will include the student
giving a 20-minute presentation based on the proposal distributed to the Qualifying
Examination Committee, followed by a question period. The student is expected to
demonstrate appropriate understanding of the scientific basis of the research, the
methodological approaches, and the technical details. Failure to successfully complete
the PhD qualifying examination will result in a recommendation for termination of
registration in the program.
Students must ensure that they have adequate time on campus to attend classes and to
fulfil the academic requirements.
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Full-time registration is required for the first four years for those entering the program
with a master's degree; five years for those with a bachelor's degree. Thereafter,
students may register part-time.
Program Length
4 years full-time; 5 years direct-entry; 5 years transfer-from-master's; 7 years flexible-time
Time Limit
6 years full-time; 7 years direct-entry; 7 years transfer-from-master's; 7 years flexible-time
Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc,
PhD Courses
Please consult the department's timetable for courses offered in a given year.
PHM 1107H
PHM 1109H
PHM 1115H
PHM 1120H+
PHM 1122H
PHM 1128H
PHM 1130H
PHM 1131H
PHM 1132H
PHM 1133H
PHM 1135H
PHM 1136H
BTC 1830H
JFK 1120H
JFK 1121H
JFK 1122H
JNP 1014Y
JNP 1017H+
JNP 1018H+
JRH 1000H
PAS 3700H
Advanced Pharmacokinetics Course I
Recent Developments in Dosage Form Design (prerequisite: PHM 224Y or
equivalent)
Special Topics in Radiopharmaceuticals II
Selected Research Topics in the Pharmaceutical Sciences
Fundamentals of Drug Discovery
Introduction to Models and Methods of Research in Clinical, Social, and
Administrative Pharmacy
Biomolecular Interactions and Thermodynamics I
Biomolecular Interactions and Thermodynamics II
Applied Health Econometrics
Special Topics in Pharmaceutical Sciences Reading Course
Nanomedicines in Oncology
Introduction to Biostatistics
Medical and Scientific Marketing
Selected Topics in Drug Development I
Selected Topics in Drug Development II
Drug Transport Across Biological Membranes
Interdisciplinary Toxicology
Current Topics in Molecular and Biochemical Toxicology
Molecular and Biochemical Basis of Toxicology
Introduction to Pharmacoepidemiology
Multidisciplinary Aspects of Addiction Studies
PCL 1004Y
PPG 2010H
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Clinical Pharmacology
Panel Data Methods for Public Policy Analysis
Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following
academic session in which course is offered.