Overview

Objectives

Students in this Pharmacology program at the University of Toronto build on their knowledge of pharmacology so that they are able to think critically about specific areas in pharmacology.

They should be able to formulate and design, as well as carry out and interpret investigations. Their findings should be publishable. They should show capacity for continuing significant contributions in pharmacology and for conducting independent research.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-24 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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93

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Pharmacology View 9 other PhDs in Pharmacology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

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93

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Other requirements

General requirements

Appropriate master's degree from a recognized university with an average of at least a B+ in master's degree courses.
Applicants are normally required to have taken courses in physiology, biochemistry, or applied sciences sufficient to form a foundation for their work in pharmacology.
Well-qualified students with excellent research potential holding an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university may be considered for direct entry to the PhD program. These applicants must have achieved a minimum final-year average of A–.

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Tuition Fees

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6210 CAD / year

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6210 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

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1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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