Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Introduction

Collaborative Program of the Faculty of Arts & Science and the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Chemistry combines knowledge of the biological, medical, and physical sciences in the study of the scientific aspect of drug therapy. The emphasis is on the chemical nature of the reactions and interactions involved in drug therapy. The students will receive a solid background in the aspects of chemistry the most relevant to drugs: physical, organic, and analytical chemistry. They will also learn the fundamental aspects of the synthesis, manufacture, use, and mode of action of drugs.

Undergraduate Office – General Enquiries:L. Chung, (416-978-2162), l.chung@utoronto.ca

Program Director: Dr. R. Macgregor, (416-978-7332) rob.macgregor@utoronto.ca

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Program

Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Science program)

Enrolment in this program is limited to students with a 2.7 CGPA in the required courses described below. Visit the Pharmaceutical Chemistry Program web site for updated information about requirements, course offerings, and events: http://www.utoronto.ca/pharmacy/pharmchem.

Specialist program:

(15.5 courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

NOTE: Some of the courses listed below may have prerequisites.

First Year:
BIO150Y1; (CHM138H1,CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1; MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1

Second Year:
BCH210H1; BIO250Y1; (CHM220H1,CHM221H1)/CHM225Y1; CHM247H1/CHM249H1

Third Year:
CHM217H1; PCL201H1; PHC 300Y1; PHC 320H1; PHC 330Y1; PHC 340Y1

Fourth Year:
1. CHM317H1; PHC 489Y1
2. Two full course equivalents from:
CHM346H1; CHM347H1; CHM379H1; CHM410H1; CHM427H1; CHM440H1; PCL362H1; PHC401H1; PHC 430H1; PHC 431H1; PHC 450H1; PHC 451H1; PHC452H1; PHC 460H1; PHC 461H1; PHC 470H1