Program Overview

Pharmacology and Therapeutics (MSc)

The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics offers a robust MSc program consisting of coursework and research with a strong emphasis on developing students' oral communication and presentation skills. Graduates from this program are set up to be successful in various careers.

Program Details

• The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences offer a two-year program of study leading to a Pharmacology and Therapeutics (MSc).
• Expected Duration: 2-3 years
• Tuition and Fees: Program fees are assessed in the first two terms of study. A continuing fee applies from the third term onwards.

Course Requirements

• Complete 9 credit hours of coursework, including:
  • PHAC 7136
  • PHAC 7222
  • An additional 3 credit hours
• Complete and successfully defend a master's thesis.
• Additionally, students must meet the minimum course requirements outlined in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Sample Course Offerings

• PHAC 7062: Drug Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion A
• PHAC 7110: Topics in Pharmacology
• PHAC 7136: General Pharmacology
• PHAC 7162: Neuropharmacology
• PHAC 7180: Recent Advances in Pharmacology
• PHAC 7190: Pharmacokinetics of Drug Disposition
• PHAC 7222: Molecular Pharmacology

Admission Requirements

• To be considered for admission to the Pharmacology and Therapeutics (MSc) program, you must:
  • Have a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science, pharmacy, pharmacology, medicine, nursing, or veterinary medicine.
  • Have completed courses in any two of the following subjects at any level:
    • Chemistry
    • Physics
    • Biology
• In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Research

• Our research takes an integrative approach, combining cell culture, organ and whole animal studies to address complex issues related to drug addiction and disease.
• Trainees have opportunities to specialize their research activities to an area of choice, or may tailor a research program toward achieving well-rounded expertise.
• Our department offers a wide-range of technical approaches to help students and faculty achieve research goals.
• The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics is dedicated to training highly qualified, adaptable graduate students and fellows to meet the growing worldwide demand for basic science and clinical pharmacologists.

Application Deadlines

• The Pharmacology and Therapeutics (MSc) program accepts applications for: Fall, Winter, and Summer entry.
• Canadian and US applicants:
  • Fall (September): June 1
  • Winter (January): October 1
  • Summer (May): February 1
• International applicants:
  • Fall (September): January 15
  • Winter (January): March 30
  • Summer (May): August 1

How to Apply

• To apply, you must complete the application online and include:
  • Application fee (non-refundable)
  • Statement of intent
  • Two letters of recommendation