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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 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 and Toxicology offers four specialist and two major undergraduate programs of study: 1. Specialist
Program
in Pharmacology. Pharmacology is the study of the interactions of chemical
substances with living systems, with a view to understanding the properties
of drugs and their actions from the molecular level to whole body systems.
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 in preparation for advanced graduate study and
research in pharmacology. Students are provided with opportunities to learn
about
pharmacology and related areas through lectures, tutorials, laboratories,
and independent research projects. 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. 3. Double Specialist in Pharmacology and Biomedical Toxicology. This program combines the requirements of the two previous specialist programs. Many students choose to take an extra year to complete this program. 4. Specialist Program in Environment and Toxicology. This program is jointly sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology 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 Biomedical 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 application to these programs (see below). For further information consult the A&S Registration Handbook and Timetable and please visit our website regarding course information and feedback: www.pharmtox.utoronto.ca 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 ProgramsEnrollment in these Programs is limited. To apply to these programs, you must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 for the Specialist and Major programs in Pharmacology and in Toxicology. A minimum CGPA of 3.5 is required for application to the Double Specialist program. Applicants will only be considered if they have completed all of the first year required courses (as shown below). Please note that having the minimum CGPA for application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. The Professional Experience Year (PEY) Internship is a 12-16 month project-based, paid employment placement at pharma-ceutical or biotechnology companies, university research labs, university-affiliated organizations or governmental research agencies. It takes place between the 3rd and 4th years of undergraduate study and is open to Specialists in Pharmacology, Biomedical Toxicology, Environment and Toxicology, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The internship provides real-world experience in pharmaceutical development, project management, client relations, clinical research, infor-mation management and regulatory affairs. Pharmacology (Science program) Specialist program: (15 full courses or their equivalent, including at least three 400-series courses) Enrollment in this program is limited. A minimum CGPA of 3.0 is required. First Year: Second Year: Third Year: Fourth Year: NOTES Major program: (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 four full-course equivalents including all the First Year requirements with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. First Year: Second Year: Third Year: Fourth Year: NOTES Biomedical Toxicology (Science program) Specialist program: (15 full courses or their equivalent, including at least 2.5 400-series courses) Enrollment in this program is limited. A minimum CGPA of 3.0 is required. First Year: Second Year: Third Year: Fourth Year: NOTES 1. Enrollment in the Research Project course (PCL474Y1)
is limited and requires permission from the Department of Pharmacology and
Toxicology. Students must receive prior consent of an approved supervisor according
to departmental guidelines before the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
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 courses and one 400-series course). Enrollment in this program is limited. Students may apply after completing four full-course equivalents including all of the First Year requirements with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. First Year: Second Year: Third Year: Fourth Year: NOTES 1. Although LMP301H1 (Introduction
to the Biochemistry of Human Disease) and LMP363H1 (Principles of Pathobiology) are not prerequisites to enroll in PCL473Y1, students are strongly recommended to enroll in at least one of these courses. Double Specialist in Pharmacology and Biomedical Toxicology (Science program) (19 full courses or their equivalent) This program requires completion of both the Pharmacology and Toxicology Specialist courses and may require an extra year for completion. Enrollment in this program is limited and a minimum CGPA of 3.5 is required. Students are allowed to enroll in only one of the two project courses (PCL472Y1/PCL474Y1) and only one of the two PCL laboratory courses (PCL365Y1/PCL471Y1) offered by the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. First Year: Second Year: Third Year: Fourth Year: NOTES 1. Students may either take PCL365Y1 or PCL471Y1. Specialist program in Environment and Toxicology (Science program) This program is jointly sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and the Centre for Environment. For additional information see “Centre for Environment” or consult the website www.environment.utoronto.ca.
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