The program leading to a master’s degree is designed to provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge in Pharmacology and research methodology, to conduct a research project and analyze data, and to write a thesis. Students will also receive essential training in Research Professionalism, Scientific Communication and Statistics. Programs are normally completed in 18-24 months.

MSc Program Requirements (students admitted Fall 2020 or later)

1^st Year MSc – Registration – Fall 

• PHAR 609 – Research Professionalism for Pharmacologists (1 credit)
• PHAR 712 – Statistics for Pharmacologists (3 credits)
• PHAR 698 – Thesis Preparation (9 credits)

Total 13 credits

1^st Year MSc – Registration – Winter 

• PHAR 601N1 – Research Seminar (3 credits)
• PHAR 602 – Principles of Pharmacology (3 credits)
• PHAR 610 – Scientific Communication for Pharmacologists (2 credits)
• PHAR 697 – Thesis Preparation (6 credits)

Total 14 credits

2^nd Year MSc – Registration – Fall 

• PHAR 601N2 - Research Seminar (1st Year Presentation) (3 credits)
• PHAR 696 – Thesis Preparation (3 credits)
• PHAR 699 – Thesis Preparation (12 credits)

Total 18 credits

45 credits requirement for MSc degree met.