Degree and Diploma Programs by Graduate Unit
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Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty Affiliation
Pharmacy
Degree Programs Offered
3. Clinical, social, and administrative pharmaceutical
sciences: clinical and pharmacy practice, sociology of
health, social psychology, health policy, and health
economics.
Pharmaceutical Sciences—MSc, PhD
Contact and Address
Collaborative Programs
Web: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/gradprograms
Email: pharm.sci@utoronto.ca
Telephone: (416) 978-2179
Fax: (416) 978-8511
The following collaborative programs are available to
students in participating degree programs as listed below:
1. Addiction Studies
 Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
2. Aging, Palliative and Supportive Care Across the
Life Course
 Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
3. Bioethics
 Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
4. Biomedical Engineering
 Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
5. Biomedical Toxicology
 Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
6. Cardiovascular Sciences
 Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
7. Global Health
 Pharmaceutical Sciences, PhD
8. Health Care, Technology, and Place
 Pharmaceutical Sciences, PhD
9. Health Services and Policy Research
 Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
10. Neuroscience
 Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
11. Resuscitation Sciences
 Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc, PhD
Overview
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers
graduate programs leading to the Master of Science
and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The department
offers research opportunities and courses in three
principal areas:
1. Molecular pharmacology and toxicology: drug receptor
interactions, molecular biology, electrophysiology,
biochemistry, clinical, adverse drug reactions, and drug
metabolism;
2. Pharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics: pharmaceutical
and medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical formulations,
radiopharmaceutical synthesis, drug discovery,
biophysical chemistry, basic pharmacokinetics, and
clinical research;
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Graduate Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
University of Toronto
144 College Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3M2
Canada
Degree Programs
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Master of Science
Minimum Admission Requirements
Full-Time MSc
 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.
 An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized
university with at least a mid-B average in each of the
last two years of undergraduate study.
 The Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Admissions
Committee considers the applicant's background and
accomplishments, academic standing, and financial
support from the potential supervisor.
 Applicants whose primary language is not English and
who graduated from a university where the language of
instruction and examination is not English are required to
write the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) with the following minimum scores:
o paper-based TOEFL: 600 and 5 on the Test of Written
English (TWE)
o Internet-based TOEFL: 100/120 and 22/30 on the
writing and speaking sections.
 If the undergraduate degree was not obtained from a
recognized Canadian or US university, the applicant
must write and achieve scores at the 50th percentile
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ranking or better on the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE; General Test).
Part-Time MSc
 A limited number of students will be admitted to the MSc
program on a part-time basis. All admission
requirements are the same as for the full-time MSc.
Program Requirements
Full-Time MSc
 A program of study that provides the appropriate
foundation for thesis research. The program depends on
the student's background and is planned in consultation
with the supervisor and advisory committee, with the
approval of the graduate chair.
 The student normally completes 2.0 full-course
equivalents (FCEs), but a minimum of 1.0 FCE is
required.
 Yearly advisory committee meetings.
 One poster presentation given to all faculty and graduate
students at Graduate Research in Progress (GRIP), and
yearly attendance at GRIP.
 Regular attendance at the graduate departmental and
student group seminars.
 An oral presentation of own research work is given after
the first 12 months of registration in the program.
 Final seminar to be given during the thesis defence.
 A thesis based on an approved research problem in a
field of pharmaceutical sciences.
Part-Time MSc
All requirements are the same as for the MSc full-time
program.
Program Length
6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence:
F/W/S/F/W/S)**;
14 sessions part-time
Time Limit
3 years full-time;
6 years part-time
**Applicants may apply to the Fall or Winter session only.
Doctor of Philosophy
Minimum Admission Requirements
Full-Time PhD
 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.
 Appropriate master's degree from a recognized
university with a minimum overall B+ average.
 Under exceptional circumstances, students may be
admitted directly to the PhD program with an appropriate
bachelor's degree. Factors considered include academic
standing, ability to conduct re-search, and availability of
financial support from the potential supervisor.
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 The Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Admissions
Committee considers the applicant's backgroundand
accomplishments, academic standing, and financial
support from the potential supervisor.
 Applicants whose primary language is not English and
who graduated from a university where the language of
instruction and examination is not English are required to
write the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) with the following minimum scores:
o paper-based TOEFL: 600 and 5 on the Test of Written
English (TWE)
o Internet-based TOEFL: 100/120 and 22/30 on the
writing and speaking sections
 If the undergraduate degree was not obtained from a
recognized Canadian or US university, the applicant
must write the Graduate Record Examination (GRE;
General Test) and achieve scores at the 50th percentile
ranking or better on the Verbal and Quantitative
components and a minimum score of 5.0 on the
Analytical Writing component.
Transfer from MSc to PhD
 Students who have a high academic standing and a
clearly demonstrated ability to do research at the
doctoral level may be eligible to transfer to the PhD
program after one year in the MSc program. The student
must have completed at least 1.0 FCE with an average
grade of A- and have financial support.
 A transfer from the MSc program to the PhD program
occurs normally within 15 months of the student's first
registration in the MSc program.
Flexible-Time PhD
 The department offers a flexible-time PhD program
option for selected students. This program benefits
professionals with career obligations and whose
employment is closely related to their intended area of
research.
 Applicants must meet all the admission requirements for
entry to the full-time PhD program in pharmaceutical
sciences.
 A letter of support from the employer.
 The departmental admissions committee reviews the
applications; admission is highly selective with
preference given to applicants who:
o are members in good standing of a regulated
profession or scientific society, and
o hold a university appointment in Canada at an
academic standard equivalent to the University of
Toronto Lecturer.
Program Requirements
Full-Time PhD
 A program of study that provides the appropriate
foundation for thesis research. The program depends on
the student's background and is planned in consultation
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with the supervisor and advisorycommittee, with the
approval of the graduate chair. Students normally
complete 2.0 FCEs. Students admitted directly to the
PhD program with a BSc must complete 3.0 FCEs.
 Yearly advisory committee meetings.
 Successful completion of a PhD qualifying examination
within the first 24 months of the program. Students are
permitted a second attempt, if necessary, to satisfactorily
complete the examination. The format of the
examination will include the student giving a 20-minute
presentation based on the proposal distributed to the
Qualifying Examination Committee, followed by a
question period. The student is expected to demonstrate
appropriate understanding of the scientific basis of the
research, the methodological approaches, and the
technical details. Failure to successfully complete the
PhD qualifying examination will result in a
recommendation for termination of registration in the
program.
 Research presentation(s) to all faculty and graduate
students at Graduate Research in Progress (GRIP).
Students entering the program with an MSc degree must
complete one oral presentation. Direct-entry PhD
students must complete two poster presentations, one of
which may be a peer-reviewed conference.
 Annual attendance at GRIP, and an exit full-length
research seminar to be given before the thesis defence.
 Regular attendance, with a minimum of eight
Pharmaceutical Sciences departmental seminars in each
academic year.
 In addition to the departmental exit seminar held within
three months of the final thesis defence, all PhD
students are required to give an oral research
presentation of approximately 20 to 30 minutes every
year after the first 12 months of registration in the
program, unless the student presents at GRIP.
 A thesis in conformity with University of Toronto
regulations, based on research conducted while
registered in a PhD program at the University of Toronto.
 Students are required to be on campus and participating
full-time (including summer) until all program
requirements are completed. Simultaneous registration
in another full-time degree program is not allowed.
Coursework should normally be completed within the
first three years of registration.
Flexible-Time PhD
 The program requirements for the flexible-time PhD
option are identical to those listed above for thefull-time
PhD program.
 Students whose current professional background is such
that they would be deemed to have fulfilled a significant
portion of the requirements contained in the department
seminar series may be eligible for a reduction of four
seminars upon consultation with the admissions
committee.
 Successful completion of a PhD qualifying examination
within the first 32 months of the program. Students are
permitted a second attempt, if necessary, to satisfactorily
complete the examination. The format of the
examination will include the student giving a 20-minute
presentation based on the proposal distributed to the
Qualifying Examination Committee, followed by a
question period. The student is expected to demonstrate
appropriate understanding of the scientific basis of the
research, the methodological approaches, and the
technical details. Failure to successfully complete the
PhD qualifying examination will result in a
recommendation for termination of registration in the
program.
 Students must ensure that they have adequate time on
campus to attend classes and to fulfil the academic
requirements.
 Full-time registration is required for the first four years for
those entering the program with a master's degree; five
years for those with a bachelor's degree. Thereafter,
students may register part-time.
Program Length
4 years full-time; 5 years direct-entry; 5 years transferfrom-master's; 7 years flexible-time
Time Limit
6 years full-time; 7 years direct-entry; 7 years transferfrom-master's; 7 years flexible-time
Course List
Please consult the department's timetable for courses
offered in a given year.
PHM 1107H
Advanced Pharmacokinetics Course I
PHM 1109H
Recent Developments in Dosage Form
Design (prerequisite: PHM 224Y or
equivalent)
PHM 1115H
Special Topics in Radiopharmaceuticals
II
Transfer from MSc to PhD
 The transferred student must complete all remaining
course requirements of the MSc program, except the
thesis, in addition to the requirements of the PhD
program. Credit is given in the doctoral program for
research and graduate courses completed prior to the
transfer.
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PHM 1120H+ Selected Research Topics in the
Pharmaceutical Sciences
PHM 1122H
Fundamentals of Drug Discovery
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PHM 1124H
The Power and Politics of Global
Pharmaceutical Policy
PHM 1128H
Introduction to Models and Methods of
Research in Clinical, Social, and
Administrative Pharmacy
PHM 1130H
Biomolecular Interactions and
Thermodynamics I
PHM 1131H
Biomolecular Interactions and
Thermodynamics II
PHM 1132H
Applied Health Econometrics
PHM 1133H
Special Topics in Pharmaceutical
Sciences Reading Course
BTC 1830H
Medical and Scientific Marketing
JFK 1120H
Selected Topics in Drug Development I
JFK 1121H
Selected Topics in Drug Development II
JFK 1122H
Drug Transport Across Biological
Membranes
JNP 1014Y
Interdisciplinary Toxicology
JNP 1017H+
Current Topics in Molecular and
Biochemical Toxicology
JNP 1018H+
Molecular and Biochemical Basis of
Toxicology
PAS 3700H
Multidisciplinary Aspects of Addictions
PCL 1004Y
Clinical Pharmacology
PPG 2010H
Panel Data Methods for Public Policy
Analysis
Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is
extended into session following academic session in which
course is offered.
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