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Introduction

Pharmacology and Toxicology are broadly based and integrative disciplines of biology dealing with the properties of chemical compounds and their interactions with living systems. They provide the scientific basis and principles for the study of chemical 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 offers four specialist and two major 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 the harmful effects of chemicals on the health and behaviour of individuals and society. This program not only serves as preparation for advanced graduate study and research in toxicology, but also for toxicological work in forensic science, nutrition and food science, governmental agencies, consulting agencies, industry, etc. Students interested in environmental toxicology should consider enrolling in the Specialist Program in Environment and Toxicology, jointly sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology and the Centre for 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. Specialist Program in Environment and Toxicology. This program is jointly sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology and the Centre for Environment. For additional information see ”Centre for Environment” or consult the website, www.environment.utoronto.ca.

5. Major Programs in Pharmacology and in Toxicology. These programs are intended for undergraduate students who want to have a solid knowledge in these disciplines, allowing students to combine different and complementary areas of expertise in Life Sciences. This approach contributes to a broader and multidisciplinary undergraduate training that is 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..C Woodland, Medical Sciences Building, Room 4245 (416-978-3102)

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); and one full-credit equivalent from: ANA300Y1/ZOO263Y1/BCH304H1/BCH445H1/ANA301H1/ZOO325H1/ZOO328H1/PCL477H1

NOTES

1. PCL376H1 may be taken either as a pre-requisite or a co-requisite to the research project course, PCL472Y1.
2. Enrollment in the Pharmacology Laboratory course (PCL471Y1) is restricted to students enrolled in the Pharmacology or Double Specialist programs.
3. Enrollment in the research project course (PCL472Y1) is limited and requires permission from the Department of Pharmacology. Students must receive prior consent of an approved supervisor according to departmental guidelines before the Department of Pharmacology will register them in the course. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate all necessary preparations before the session starts (see course description).

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 enroll concurrently in the Major Program in Pharmacology and the Major Program in Toxicology.
4. Students are not allowed to enroll 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), PCL481H1; and one half-credit equivalent from: ANA301H1/CHM310H1/GGR409H1/NFS488H1/PHM457H1/PCL477H1

NOTES
1. PCL376H1 may be taken either as a pre-requisite or a co-requisite to the research project course, PCL474Y1.
2. Enrollment in the research project course (PCL474Y1) is limited and requires permission from the Department of Pharmacology. Students must receive prior consent of an approved supervisor according to departmental guidelines before the Department of Pharmacology will register them in the course. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate all necessary preparations before the session starts (see course description).

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

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 enroll in PCL473Y1, students are strongly recommended to enroll in at least one of these courses.
3. Students are not allowed to enroll concurrently in the Major Program in Toxicology and the Major Program in Pharmacology.
4. Students are not allowed to enroll 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)

This program requires completion of both the Pharmacology and Toxicology Specialist courses. 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. Students are allowed to enroll in only one of the two project course (PCL472Y1/PCL474Y1) offered by the Department of Pharmacology.

Specialist program in Environment and Toxicology (Science program)

This program is jointly sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology and the Centre for Environment. For additional information see ”Centre for Environment” or consult the website, www.environment.utoronto.ca.