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 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 facets 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: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/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; (PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/(PHY151H1, PHY152H1)

Second Year:
BCH210H1; (BIO240H1, BIO241H1)/250Y1; (CHM220H1,CHM221H1)/CHM225Y1; CHM247H1/CHM249H1

Third Year:
CHM217H1; PCL201H1; PHC300Y1; PHC320H1; PHC330Y1; PHC340Y1

Fourth Year:
1. CHM317H1; PHC489Y1
2. Two full course equivalents from:
CHM347H1; CHM379H1; CHM410H1;CHM414H1; CHM417H1; CHM427H1; CHM440H1; PCL362H1; PHC401H1; PHC331H1; PHC430H1; PHC431H1; PHC451H1; PHC452H1; PHC460H1; PSL302Y1

Note that not all of THE 400-series PHC courses are offered every academic year.

We also offer an optional 12- or 16-month internship program to qualified students. This is a project-based, paid employment placement that takes place between the 3rd and 4th years of undergraduate study. It provides the student with an opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in the first three years of university to private- or public-sector settings. Placements are available in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, university research labs, university-affiliated organizations, or government research agencies.

For more information please follow the links on our website (www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/pharmchem) or contact the Office (see above).