In the Master of Science (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 thesis-based study, students are expected to think critically about scientific issues and develop a knowledge base in pharmacology while formulating hypotheses in a specific area of pharmacological research. They will test their hypotheses through active research and present their investigations in a thesis.
The thesis-based MSc program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.
MSc Program (Thesis-Based Option)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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.
Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a final-year average of at least a B+.
Applicants are normally required to have taken courses in physiology, biochemistry, or applied sciences sufficient to form a foundation for their work in pharmacology.
All successful applicants are responsible for obtaining research supervision and financial support before they are permitted to officially register in their program.
Completion Requirements
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Coursework. Students must successfully complete 0.75 full-course equivalent (FCE) as follows:
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Each student will present a departmental seminar after approximately one year in the program.
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Each student will participate in a research program and present the results of the investigation as a written thesis. The thesis will be evaluated and defended to the satisfaction of a thesis examination committee.
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MSc students in pharmacology who intend to continue their studies in the PhD program may choose to be evaluated during their MSc oral defence.
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Minimum period of one full year of residence, during which time the student is required to be on campus full-time and consequently in such geographical proximity as to be able to participate fully in the department's activities associated with the program.
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS); 9 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time