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Introduction

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 two programs of study:

1. Pharmacology. This program is specifically concerned with the study of chemical (drug) actions on body fluids, cells, tissues and organ systems. Although Pharmacology (and its application in clinical therapeutics) plays a prominent role in Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy, there is no equivalence between the professional Pharmacology courses and this Arts and Science program. 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. Toxicology. This program deals with the study of harmful effects of chemicals and drugs on the health and behaviour of individuals and society. Participating in the program are Pathology, Pharmacology and Pharmacy. 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 enroling in Toxicology and Environment, a program offered in conjunction with the Division of the Environment.

Enrolment in both Programs is limited. For further information, consult the Undergraduate Secretary.

Undergraduate Secretary: Dr. D. Kadar, Medical Sciences Building, Room 4209 (978-8920)

Enquiries: Medical Sciences Building, Room 4211 (978-8995)

PHARMACOLOGY, TOXICOLOGY PROGRAMS

Enrolment in these Programs is limited. Selection is based on GPA in first and second year required courses. A double specialist degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology is offered, but may require an extra year for completion. Consult the Department for details prior to applying.

PHARMACOLOGY (Hon.B.Sc.)

Specialist program: (14 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year: BIO 150Y; CHM 137Y/151Y; MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 110Y/138Y/140Y (PHY 138Y recommended)

Second Year: BIO 250Y; CHM 240Y

Third Year: BCH 310H; JLM 349H; BCH 370H; PCL 301H, 302H; PSL 302Y*, 372H (*NOTE: PSL 201Y is not acceptable)

Fourth Year: PCL 470Y, 471Y, 472Y; ANA 300Y/302Y/ZOO 263Y/(ANA 301H, ZOO 325H/328H)

TOXICOLOGY (Hon.B.Sc.) Administered by the Department of Pharmacology.

Specialist program: (14 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year: BIO 150Y; CHM 137Y/151Y; MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 110Y/138Y/140Y (PHY 138Y recommended)

Second Year: BIO 250Y; CHM 240Y

Third Year: BCH 310H, JLM 349H, BCH 370H; PCL 301H, 302H, 362H, 363H; PSL 302Y* (*NOTE: PSL 201Y is not acceptable)

Fourth Year: PCL 364H, 473Y, 474Y, 481H; ANA 301H/CHM 310H/GGR 409H/LMP 301H/NFS 488H (PCL 470Y, although not required, is strongly recommended in 4th year for students planning to apply to the Pharmacology graduate program)

TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT - See DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT