Pharmacology and Toxicology: Pharmacology MSc; Field: Applied Clinical Pharmacology

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 course-based Applied Clinical Pharmacology (ACP) field, students will engage in integrated coursework featuring a breadth of fundamental and applied pharmacology topics and will participate in a clinical research project. The practicum opportunity additionally provides hands-on training in academic, commercial, health care, and/or government settings.

The course-based ACP field does not have a part-time option.

MSc Program: Applied Clinical Pharmacology Field (Course-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.

  • An 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 and biochemistry, or applied sciences sufficient to form a foundation for their work in pharmacology.

Completion Requirements

Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 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.

  • Year 1 required courses (5.5 FCEs); these courses are spread throughout the first 12 months of the program:

    • PCL1004Y Clinical Pharmacology

    • PCL1100H Applied Skills in Clinical Pharmacology

    • PCL1300H Selected Topics in Clinical Pharmacology

    • PCL1400H Systems Pharmacology I

    • PCL1402H Pharmacology and Toxicology in Drug Development

    • PCL1491H Clinical Pharmacology: Principles in Practice

    • PCL1500H Systems Pharmacology II

    • PCL2200Y Major Research Project

    • PCL3302H Ethical Considerations and Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development

    • PCL3303H Statistics, Bioinformatics, and AI in Clinical Pharmacology.

Plus

  • Elective courses (2.5 FCEs). Elective coursework is selected through consultation with the program director with the intention to allow individual students to tailor their degree towards their interests (e.g., behavioural pharmacology, toxicology) and career goals. Popular elective courses include:

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

MSc Program: Applied Clinical Pharmacology Field (Course-Based, Advanced-Standing 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.

  • An 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 and biochemistry, or applied sciences sufficient to form a foundation for their work in pharmacology.

  • At the discretion of the program director, applicants who demonstrate advanced pharmacology knowledge that significantly overlaps with the Applied Clinical Pharmacology curriculum may be considered for advanced standing with either:

    • a bachelor's degree specializing in pharmacology or biomedical toxicology or

    • a professional degree (MD or PharmD) with coursework in pharmacology.

Completion Requirements

Coursework. Students must complete at least 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • PCL1004Y Clinical Pharmacology.

  • PCL1100H Applied Skills in Clinical Pharmacology.

  • PCL1300H Selected Topics in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology.

  • PCL2200Y Major Research Project, starting in the Fall of Year 1.

  • PCL3302H Ethical Considerations and Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development.

  • PCL3303H Statistics, Bioinformatics, and AI in Clinical Pharmacology.

  • At least 0.5 FCE in elective coursework recommended and approved by the program director. (Elective coursework is selected through consultation with the program director with the intention to allow individual students to tailor their degree towards their interests and career goals. Students in the advanced-standing option are not eligible to participate in a practicum course.)

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

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