Program Description
In the MSc program, students are expected to undertake self-directed study and demonstrate proficiency in pharmacological principles throughout the course of the program. They are able to engage in one of two formats of study: 1) thesis-based study or 2) course-based study in the field of Applied Clinical Pharmacology (ACP).
In the course-based Applied Clinical Pharmacology (ACP) field, students will engage in research and hands-on training in academic, commercial, health care, and/or government settings. Courses will feature a breadth of fundamental and applied pharmacology topics with emphasis on translational research.
The course-based ACP field does not have a part-time option.
MSc Program: Applied Clinical Pharmacology Field (Course-Based Option)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology’s additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a final-year average of at least a B+.
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Applicants are normally required to have taken courses in physiology and biochemistry, or applied sciences sufficient to form a foundation for their work in pharmacology.
Program Requirements
Coursework. Students must complete 8.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs). The curriculum is designed in an integrated fashion such that each subsequent course reinforces and builds upon prior knowledge. Students are expected to complete the required courses in Year 1. Elective courses may be taken in either year with practicum opportunities offered following successful completion of the required courses.
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Program Length
6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)
Time Limit
3 years full-time
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed, or credit is given when the course is completed.
MSc Program: Applied Clinical Pharmacology Field (Course-Based, Advanced-Standing Option)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology’s additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a final-year average of at least a B+.
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Applicants are normally required to have taken courses in physiology and biochemistry, or applied sciences sufficient to form a foundation for their work in pharmacology.
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At the discretion of the program director, applicants who demonstrate pharmacology knowledge that significantly overlaps with the Applied Clinical Pharmacology curriculum may be considered for advanced standing with either:
Program Requirements
Coursework. Students must complete at least 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
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PCL1002Y Graduate Pharmacology (1.0 FCE)
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PCL1004Y Clinical Pharmacology (1.0 FCE)
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PCL1100H0 Applied Skills in Clinical Pharmacology (0.5 FCE)
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PCL2200Y0 Major Research Project (1.0 FCE), starting in the Fall of Year 1.
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At least one half-course elective (0.5 FCE) chosen from the following list, and upon recommendation and approval by the program director:
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PCL1101H0 Technology, Techniques, and Translation in Pharmacology and Toxicology
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PCL1300H Selected Topics in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology (Credit/No Credit)
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CHL5201H Biostatistics I (exclusion: LMP1407H)
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JNP1014Y Interdisciplinary Toxicology
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JPM1005Y Behavioural Pharmacology
- Note: students participating in this advanced-standing option are not eligible to enrol in a practicum course.
Program Length
3 sessions (typical registration sequence: F/W/S)
Time Limit
3 years
0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.