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Pharmacology

Program Overview

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology. Faculty conduct research in the following areas:

  • biochemical and molecular pharmacology
  • cardiovascular pharmacology
  • clinical pharmacology
  • drug addiction
  • drug metabolism, distribution, and pharmacokinetics
  • endocrine pharmacology
  • immunopharmacology
  • neuropharmacology
  • pharmacogenetics
  • psychopharmacology
  • receptor pharmacology
  • second messengers and signal transduction
  • toxicology

All MSc and PhD students are expected to undertake self-directed study and to demonstrate proficiency in pharmacological principles throughout the course of their graduate program.

Students may also be interested in the combined degree program in Medicine, Doctor of / Doctor of Philosophy (MD/PhD).

See video: Explore Graduate Programs at the Faculty of Medicine.

 


Quick Facts

Domestic International
Application deadline MSc, PhD:

Fall 2024 Entry

26-Apr-2024

 

MSc, PhD:

Fall 2024 Entry

26-Jan-2024

Minimum admission average MSc:

final-year average of at least a B+

PhD:

PhD: B+ in master’s degree courses
PhD U: A-

MSc:

final-year average of at least a B+

PhD:

PhD: B+ in master’s degree courses
PhD U: A-

Direct entry option from bachelor's to PhD? PhD:

Yes

PhD:

Yes

Is a supervisor identified before or after admission? MSc, PhD:

After

MSc, PhD:

Before

If a supervisor is identified after admission (as per question above), is admission conditional upon securing a supervisor? MSc, PhD:

Yes

Is a supervisor assigned by the graduate unit or secured by the applicant? MSc, PhD:

Applicant

MSc, PhD:

Applicant

Are any standardized tests required/recommended? MSc, PhD:

N/A

MSc, PhD:

N/A


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