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The Graduate Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy offers students in the physical, biological, clinical, and social sciences challenging and rewarding research-intensive programs leading to:
- Master of Science (MSc) in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Master of Science in Pharmacy (MScPhm)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Alongside world-class researchers, our graduate students have the opportunity to explore a diverse landscape of biomolecular and clinical social research, to solve some of health science's most pressing problems. Earn your graduate degree in a collaborative environment based in the heart of Canada’s innovation and health research ecosystem, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to advance your research, as well as collaborative opportunities across the University of Toronto.
Pursue Pathbreaking Research
Our pharmaceutical sciences research spans two dynamic fields—Biomolecular Science and Clinical and Social Pharmaceutical Sciences. In Biomolecular Science, we explore the molecular underpinnings of drug targets, diseases, and diagnostics, aiming to innovate drug development and diagnostic tools. We find and validate new targets, devise novel therapies and dosage forms, and develop diagnostics across the disease spectrum. Clinical and Social Pharmaceutical Sciences focus on real-world applications, enhancing health outcomes by optimizing medication use through clinical trials, pharmacogenomics, and drug safety research. We address the societal impact of drug use and health care systems, investigating health services and pharmacy practice and improving medication management and public health on a broad scale. Our interdisciplinary approach offers a unique opportunity to drive healthcare innovation.
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Master of Science in Pharmacy (MScPhm): Virtual Information Session
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Program Contacts
Professor Carolyn Cummins
Graduate Director (Sabbatical from July to December 2024)
carolyn.cummins@utoronto.ca
Professor Tim Corson
Acting Graduate Co-Director (July to December 2024)
Professor Lisa McCarthy
Acting Graduate Co-Director (July to December 2024)
Graduate Office
Christine Park
Graduate Administrative Coordinator
pharm.sci@utoronto.ca
- Graduate Office Responsibilities
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- Course Scheduling
- Graduate Faculty Membership (GFM)
- Funding
- Examination: PhD Final Oral Examination
- Program Requirements
- Proposals for SGS Governance
- Scholarships
- Seminars - Exit
- SGS Calendar Entry
- Teaching Assistantships
Lisa Jack & Neily Yaghini
Graduate Program Assistants
phm.grad@utoronto.ca
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Graduate Office Responsibilities
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- Admissions
- Awards & Convocation Celebration
- Course Enrollment
- Examinations: MSc Oral Examination, MSc-PhD Transfer Examination and PhD Qualifying Examination
- Grades
- GRIP Symposium
- Health & Safety Training
- Meetings and Minutes (Department & Graduate Education Committee)
- Orientation
- Registration
- Seminars - Departmental
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