Pharmacy – School of Graduate Studies

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Pharmacy (MScPhm) is an advanced professional practice program for experienced pharmacists that builds on entry to practice degree programs.

The MScPhm program educates and trains pharmacists with high potential for leadership and a passion for becoming clinical pharmacy academics and leaders.

Students have the opportunity to gain advanced clinical therapeutic knowledge and practice experience in a defined area, in addition to research, education, and leadership skills.

Quick Facts

	Domestic	International
Application deadline	MScPhm: 31-Mar-2023	MScPhm: 31-Mar-2023
Minimum admission average	MScPhm: B+ in each of the last two years of study	MScPhm: B+ in each of the last two years of study
Direct entry option from bachelor's to PhD?	MScPhm: N/A	MScPhm: N/A
Is a supervisor identified before or after admission?	MScPhm: Before	MScPhm: Before
If a supervisor is identified after admission (as per question above), is admission conditional upon securing a supervisor?	MScPhm: N/A	MScPhm: N/A
Is a supervisor assigned by the graduate unit or secured by the applicant?	MScPhm: Secured by Applicant	MScPhm: Secured by Applicant
Are any standardized tests required/recommended?	MScPhm: No	MScPhm: No

Master of Science in Pharmacy

Program Description

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.

MScPhm Program (Full-Time Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences' additional admission requirements stated below.
Applicants must have status as a pharmacist, based on one of the following:
- a bachelor's degree from a Canadian pharmacy program accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) or an American pharmacy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE); or
- a license to practise pharmacy (any Canadian jurisdiction); or
- a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, from any international pharmacy school and successful completion of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Evaluating Exam.
Applicants with pharmacy practice experience, including completion of a Year 1 Pharmacy residency program, are preferred. Applicants must also have an equivalent of a University of Toronto B+ (77 to 79%) in the last two years of study and have identified a primary graduate supervisor for the program.

Program Requirements

Each student's program will be tailored to suit the student's background and interests and will be planned in consultation with the supervisor and graduate advisory committee, with the approval of the graduate chair.
Students must complete a minimum of 9.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), including a clinical practicum (3.0 FCEs) and a research project (3.0 FCEs).
Graduate advisory committee meetings will be held at minimum once each year.
One poster presentation given to all faculty and graduate students at Graduate Research in Progress (GRIP).
Annual attendance at GRIP.
Regular attendance at the graduate departmental and student group seminars for two years.
An annual oral presentation of the student's own research work is given in the student seminar series.
An oral presentation of the completed research work will be submitted and assessed at an oral examination.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

MScPhm Program (Part-Time Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences' additional admission requirements stated below.
Applicants must have status as a pharmacist, based on one of the following:
- a bachelor's degree from a Canadian pharmacy program accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) or an American pharmacy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE); or
- a license to practise pharmacy (any Canadian jurisdiction); or
- a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, from any international pharmacy school and successful completion of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Evaluating Exam.
Applicants with pharmacy practice experience, including completion of a Year 1 Pharmacy residency program, are preferred. Applicants must also have an equivalent of a University of Toronto B+ (77 to 79%) in the last two years of study and have identified a primary graduate supervisor for the program.

Program Requirements

Each student's program will be tailored to suit the student's background and interests and will be planned in consultation with the supervisor and graduate advisory committee, with the approval of the graduate chair.
Students must complete a minimum of 9.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), including a clinical practicum (3.0 FCEs) and a research project (3.0 FCEs).
Graduate advisory committee meetings will be held at minimum once each year.
One poster presentation given to all faculty and graduate students at Graduate Research in Progress (GRIP). Students will attend GRIP yearly.
Regular attendance at the graduate departmental and student group seminars for four years.
An annual oral presentation of the student's own research work is given in the student seminar series.
An oral presentation of the completed research work will be submitted and assessed at an oral examination.

Program Length

12 sessions part-time

Time Limit

6 years part-time