Required Courses for the 24-Month Full-Time Option

OCT1100H, OCT1111Y, OCT1122Y, OCT1131Y, OCT1132H, OCT1141H, OCT1152Y, OCT1162Y, OCT1172Y, OCT1183Y, OCT1190Y, OCT1193H, OCT1220Y,…

The Graduate Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy offers students in the physical, biological, clinical, health, and social sciences a challenging and rewarding research-intensive program leading to the Master of Science (MSc) degree. The result is an educational program that encourages multidisciplinary approaches to problem-solving and collaboration between students and faculty members. Graduate students are immersed in a challenging program that equips them with new ways of thinking and provides them with multiple tools to solve…

Please consult the department's timetable for courses offered in a given year.

PHM1109H, PHM1115H, PHM1130H, PHM1133H, PHM1135H, PHM1136H, PHM1137H, PHM1138H, PHM1139H, …

The Graduate Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers a challenging and rewarding research-intensive program leading to the PhD degree. Students in the program are immersed in pharmaceutical sciences, working, and collaborating with world-renowned researchers while gaining profound depth and experience in their area of study.

Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of three routes: 1) following completion of an appropriate master's degree; 2) transfer from the University of Toronto's Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc program; or 3) direct entry following completion of an…

The Master of Science in Pharmacy (MScPhm) program is designed to train future academic clinical pharmacist leaders. As members of patient care teams and as pharmacy practice researchers, graduates of the MScPhm program will influence the provision of pharmaceutical care at the patient and population level. As teachers, they will shape the development of current and future pharmacists.

Applicants may apply to the Fall session only.

Effective July 14, 2025, admissions to the MScPhm have been administratively suspended.

Required Foundational Courses

PHM1141H, PHM1142H, PHM1143H

Practica and Research Project

PHM8000Y, PHM8100Y, PHM9000Y

Elective Courses

PHM1115H, PHM1133H, PHM1136H, PHM1137H, PHM1138H, …

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…

The department should be consulted each session as to course offerings. Students may also find up-to-date course information on the departmental website.

PCL1002Y, PCL1003Y, PCL1004Y, PCL1100H, PCL1101H, PCL1110H, PCL1300H, PCL1400H, PCL1402H,…

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…

The objective of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is to have students possess a comprehensive understanding of the general area of pharmacology, in addition to specific expertise in their particular area of interest. They build on their knowledge of pharmacology so that they are able to think critically about specific areas in pharmacology. They should be able to formulate and design, as well as carry out and interpret investigations. Their findings should be publishable. They should show capacity for continuing significant contributions in pharmacology and for…