Pharmacology is a broadly based and integrative discipline of biology dealing with the properties of chemical compounds and
their interactions with living systems. It provides the scientific basis and principles for the study of drug actions in the health
sciences, the use of drugs as therapeutic agents or as tools in scientific research, the development and control of
pharmaceuticals, the investigation and control of pollutants and poisons in natural and social environments, etc. The
Department of Pharmacology, University of Toronto, offers three specialist undergraduate programs of study:
1. Specialist Program in Pharmacology. This program is specifically concerned with the study of chemical (drug) actions on
body fluids, cells, tissues and organ systems. Pharmacology (and its application in clinical therapeutics) plays a prominent role
in Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. However, there is no equivalence between the professional Pharmacy degree offered in
the Faculty of Pharmacy and this Arts & Science specialist program in Pharmacology. The objectives of this program are to
provide a structured introduction to the scientific aspects of the discipline with exposure to some investigational and research
problems and opportunities in preparation for advanced graduate study and research in Pharmacology.
2. Specialist Program in Toxicology. This specialist program deals with the study of harmful effects of chemicals and drugs on
the health and behaviour of individuals and society. This program serves not only as preparation for advanced graduate study
and research in Toxicology, but also for toxicological work in forensic science, nutrition and food science, governmental
agencies, industry, etc. Students interested in environmental toxicology should consider enrolling in the Environment and
Toxicology specialist program, jointly sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology and the Division of the Environment.
3. Double Specialist in Pharmacology and Toxicology. This program combines the requirements of the two previous specialist
programs. An extra year may be required for completion of this program.
4. Major Programs in Pharmacology and in Toxicology. These programs are intended for undergraduate students who want to
have a solid knowledge in these disciplines, and offer the possibility to combine different and complementary areas of expertise
in Life Sciences. This approach contributes to a broader and multidisciplinary undergraduate training, particularly relevant for
students interested in pursuing further studies in professional health science programs.
Enrollment in all programs is limited. Minimum CGPAs are required for the different programs (see below).
For further information consult the A&S Registration Handbook and Timetable and our website:
http://www.library.utoronto.ca/pharm_tox/index.htm
Undergraduate Office - General Inquiries:
Medical Sciences Building, Room 4207 (416-978-2728)
Undergraduate Coordinator:
Dr. A.J. Lan‡a, Medical Sciences Building, Room 4311 (416-946-3412)
Pharmacology and Toxicology Programs
Enrollment in these Programs is limited. A minimum CGPA of 3.0 is required for the specialist programs in Pharmacology and
in Toxicology. A minimum CGPA of 3.5 is required for the Double Specialist program. A minimum CGPA of 2.7 is required for
the major programs in Pharmacology and in Toxicology.
Pharmacology (Science program)
Specialist program:
(15 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)
Enrollment in this Program is limited. A minimum CGPA of 3.0 is required.
First Year:
BIO150Y1; CHM138H1, CHM139H1/CHM151Y1; MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY110Y1/PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1 (PHY138Y1 recommended)
Second Year:
BCH210H1; BIO250Y1; BIO260H1/HMB265H1; CHM217H1/CHM220H1, CHM247H1/CHM249H1; PCL201H1
Third Year:
BCH370H1; BIO349H1; PCL302H1, PCL376H1 (see NOTE 1); PSL302Y1*, PSL372H1 (*NOTE: PSL201Y1 is not acceptable)
Fourth Year:
PCL470Y1, PCL471Y1 (see NOTE 2), PCL472Y1 (see NOTE 3), PCL476H1(see NOTE 1); and one full-credit equivalent from:
ANA300Y1/ZOO263Y1/BCH304H1/BCH445H1/ ANA301H1, ZOO325H1/ZOO328H1
NOTES
1. PCL376H1/PCL476H1 is restricted to students enrolled in one of the three specialist programs offered by the Department of
Pharmacology. PCL376H1/PCL476H1 can be taken either as a pre-requisite (PCL376H1) or a co-requisite (PCL476H1) to
the project course PCL472Y1.
2. Enrolment in the Pharmacology Laboratory course, PCL471Y1, is restricted to students enrolled in the Pharmacology and
Double Specialist programs.
3. The research project course PCL472Y1 is restricted to specialist students enrolled in the Pharmacology and in the Double
Specialist programs offered by the Department of Pharmacology. It requires the prior consent of an approved supervisor to
supervise the project, and departmental approval before enrolment. Student and supervisor must follow the departmental
guidelines for evaluation. It is the student's responsibility to initiate all necessary preparations before the session starts.
Major program in Pharmacology:
(8 full courses or their equivalent, including two 300 series courses and one 400 series course)
Enrollment in this Program is limited. Students may apply after completing 4 courses including all the First Year requirements
with a minimum CGPA of 2.7.
First Year:
BIO150Y1; CHM138H1, CHM139H1/CHM151Y1
Second Year:
BCH210H1; BIO250Y1; PCL201H1; CHM217H1/CHM220H1 (see NOTE 1); CHM247H1/CHM249H1
Third Year:
PCL302H1; PSL302Y1; BCH370H1/BIO349H1 (see NOTE 2)
Fourth Year:
PCL470Y1
NOTES
1. CHM220H1 requires MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1/151Y1 as a prerequisite.
2. BIO349H1 requires BIO260H1/HMB265H1 as a prerequisite.
3. Students are not allowed to enrol concurrently in the Major Program in Pharmacology and Major Program in Toxicology.
4. Students are not allowed to enrol concurrently in the Major Program in Pharmacology and a Specialist Program in
Toxicology.
5. Transfer from the Major Program in Pharmacology to the Specialist Program in Pharmacology may be requested at the
end of the second year, providing that placements are available and the student has a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
Toxicology (Science program)
Specialist program:
(15 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)
Enrollment in this Program is limited. A minimum CGPA of 3.0 is required.
First Year:
BIO150Y1; CHM138H1, CHM139H1/CHM151Y1; MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY110Y1/PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1 (PHY138Y1 recommended)
Second Year:
BCH210H1; BIO250Y1; BIO260H1/HMB265H1; CHM217H1/CHM220H1, CHM247H1/CHM249H1; PCL201H1
Third Year:
BCH370H1; BIO349H1; LMP363H1; PCL302H1, PCL362H1, PCL376H1 (see NOTE 1); PSL302Y1* (*NOTE: PSL201Y1
is not acceptable)
Fourth Year:
LMP301H1; PCL473Y1, PCL474Y1 (see NOTE 2), PCL476H1 (see NOTE 1), PCL481H1; and one half-credit equivalent
from: ANA301H1/CHM310H1/GGR409H1/NFS 488H1/PHM 457H1
(PCL470Y1, although not required, is strongly recommended in 4th year for students planning to apply to the Pharmacology
Graduate Program)
NOTES
1. PCL376H1/PCL476H1 is restricted to students enrolled in one of the three specialist programs offered by the Department of
Pharmacology. PCL376H1/PCL476H1 can be taken either as a pre-requisite (PCL376H1) or a co-requisite (PCL476H1) to
the project course PCL474Y1.
2. The research project course PCL474Y1 is restricted to specialist students enrolled in the Toxicology and in the Double
Specialist programs offered by the Department of Pharmacology. It requires the prior consent of an approved supervisor to
supervise the project, and departmental approval before enrolment. Student and supervisor must follow the departmental
guidelines for evaluation. It is the student's responsibility to initiate all necessary preparations before the session starts.
Major program:
(8 full courses or their equivalent, including two 300 series course and one 400 series course).
Enrollment in this Program is limited. Students may apply after completing 4 courses including all the First Year requirements
with a minimum CGPA of 2.7.
First Year:
BIO150Y1; CHM138H1, CHM139H1/CHM151Y1
Second Year:
BCH210H1; BIO250Y1; PCL201H1; CHM217H1/CHM220H1 (see NOTE 1); CHM247H1/CHM249H1
Third Year:
PCL302H1; PSL302Y1; PCL362H1 (see NOTE 2)
Fourth Year:
PCL473Y1 (see NOTE 3)
NOTES
1. CHM220H1 requires MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1/151Y1 as a pre-requisite.
2. Although LMP301H1 (Introduction to the Biochemistry of Human Disease) and LMP363H1 (Principles of Pathobiology) are
not pre-requisites to enrol in PCL473Y1, students are strongly recommended to enrol in at least one of these courses.
3. Students are not allowed to enrol concurrently in the Major Program in Toxicology and Major Program in Pharmacology.
4. Students are not allowed to enrol concurrently in the Major Program in Toxicology and a Specialist Program in
Pharmacology.
5. Transfer from the Major Program in Toxicology to the Specialist Program in Toxicology may be requested at the end of the
second year, providing that placements are available and the student has a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
Double Specialist in Pharmacology and Toxicology (Science program)
Requires 23 full courses or their equivalent, including at least four 400 level courses. Students are allowed to enroll in only one
of the two project course (PCL472Y1/PCL474Y1) offered by the Department of Pharmacology. It may require an extra year for
completion. Enrollment in this program is limited and a minimum CGPA of 3.5 is required. Consult the Department for details
prior to applying.
Specialist program in Environment and Toxicology (Science program)
This program is jointly sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology and the Division of the Environment. For additional
information see Division of the Environment or consult the website
(http://u.toronto.ca/divenv/divprograms_jointspecialist_et.html).
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