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Pharmacology

Msc & phd.

Pharmacology is the study of drugs and involves examining the interactions of chemical substances with living systems. The intent is to understand the properties of these drugs and their actions, including the interactions between drug molecules and drug receptors and how these interactions elicit an effect. In the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology , our courses examine the different classes of drugs, how they are used therapeutically, their mechanisms of action, how they are handled by the human body, and their role in society.

We offer both MSc and PhD degrees in pharmacology. As the largest pharmacology department in North America, we have a breadth of research interests that encompass our four research foci: mechanisms of drug action and drug discovery; drug safety and toxicology; neuropharmacology and addiction; and variability in drug response and pharmacogenetics.

Research laboratories are located on the St. George campus, and across our nine university-affiliated research institutes and teaching hospitals. This strategic positioning enables a wealth of potential opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with internationally recognized investigators within one of the largest and densest existing concentrations of biomedical research expertise in North America.

Our Programs

Master of Science (MSc)

In addition to completing a thesis, students take 1.0 FCE*:

• PCL 1002Y (Graduate Pharmacology, 1.0 FCE)

Students successfully finish this program in 2 years.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

In addition to conducting independent and original research that will form their thesis, students complete any graduate courses advised by the student's Graduate Curriculum Committee and 3.0 FCE:

• PCL 1002Y (Graduate Pharmacology, 1.0 FCE);
• PCL 1003Y (Seminars in Pharmacology, 1.0 FCE) and
• Elective courses (1.00 FCE)

Typically, students successfully complete this program in 5 years.

Alumni Profile

Chidera Chukwueke, PhD

My name is Chidera and I began my MSc in Pharmacology under the supervision of Dr. Bernard Le Foll at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). My thesis focused on neuroimaging and behavioural experimental tools to explore the role of neurotransmitter systems in addiction. I continued my graduate training as a PhD student in 2017, where I explored the influence of dopamine D3 and cannabinoid CB1 receptors in substance use disorders. My thesis research led to three first-author published research articles and three first-author book chapters.

In 2022, I received the Amar K. Sen award in recognition of my dedication and outstanding scientific contributions made as a PhD student in Pharmacology. During my doctoral research, I became interested in business and explored opportunities to broaden my exposure outside the world of academia. I completed courses through the Rotman School of Management and took on leadership roles with the Graduate Management Consulting Association and the University Consulting Group. Following the completion of my PhD, I transitioned to a role with Oliver Wyman, a global top 10 strategy firm, as a management consultant.

Potential Career Paths

In 2022, the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) tracked the career outcomes of 5,128 PhD students who graduated from the University of Toronto between 2016 to 2021. The data below is from 52 pharmacology PhD graduates.

Some examples of the positions our pharmacology graduates held included:

• Postdoctoral fellowships
• Hospital-based jobs
• Biotechnology and pharmaceutical jobs

Some examples of employers for whom our pharmacology graduates worked included:

• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

The chart below shows a percentage breakdown of the various sectors in which our pharmacology PhD graduates worked at the time the survey occurred.

Main Employment Sectors of Pharmacology PhD Graduates

By the Numbers

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*Full course equivalent. A typical 0.5 FCE is over one term (13 weeks), meeting 1-2 times per week. A typical 1.0 FCE is over two terms (26 weeks), meeting 1-2 times per week.

Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology

The University of Toronto’s Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology is one of only a handful of such programs in North America. Division members, many of them cross-appointed with other divisions, are actively engaged in research, teaching and the provision of clinical care, principally in the fields of adverse drug reactions/drug safety and acute-care toxicology. At present, these activities are concentrated at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the Hospital for Sick Children, but the division is committed to growing its presence at other sites in the years ahead.

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Appointments & Awards: May 2022

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• Applied Clinical Pharmacology

Combined Degree Programs

Collaborative specializations.

The following collaborative specializations are available to students in participating degree programs as listed below:

• Pharmacology, MSc, PhD

Faculty in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology conduct research in the following areas:

• biochemical and molecular pharmacology
• cardiovascular pharmacology
• clinical pharmacology
• drug addiction
• drug metabolism, distribution, and pharmacokinetics
• endocrine pharmacology
• immunopharmacology
• neuropharmacology
• pharmacogenetics
• psychopharmacology
• receptor pharmacology
• second messengers and signal transduction

Contact and Address

Web: www.pharmtox.utoronto.ca Email: [email protected] Telephone: (416) 978-3851

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology University of Toronto 777 Bay Street, Suite 945 Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C8 Canada

Pharmacology and Toxicology: Graduate Faculty

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In the Master of Science (MSc) program, students are expected to undertake self-directed study and demonstrate proficiency in pharmacological principles throughout the course of the program. They are able to engage in one of two formats of study: 1) thesis-based study or 2) course-based study in the field of Applied Clinical Pharmacology (ACP).

In the thesis-based study, students are expected to think critically about scientific issues and develop a knowledge base in pharmacology while formulating hypotheses in a specific area of pharmacological research. They will test their hypotheses through active research and present their investigations in a thesis.

The thesis-based MSc program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.

MSc Program (Thesis-Based Option)

Minimum admission requirements.

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology's additional admission requirements stated below.

Appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a final-year average of at least a B+.

Applicants are normally required to have taken courses in physiology, biochemistry, or applied sciences sufficient to form a foundation for their work in pharmacology.

All successful applicants are responsible for obtaining research supervision and financial support before they are permitted to officially register in their program.

Completion Requirements

Coursework. Students must successfully complete 0.75 full-course equivalent (FCE) as follows:

PCL3000H Foundational Pharmacology Principles

PCL3001H Pharmacology Research and Communication Skills in Year 1

0.25 elective FCE.

Each student will present a departmental seminar after approximately one year in the program.

Each student will participate in a research program and present the results of the investigation as a written thesis . The thesis will be evaluated and defended to the satisfaction of a thesis examination committee.

MSc students in pharmacology who intend to continue their studies in the PhD program may choose to be evaluated during their MSc oral defence .

Minimum period of one full year of residence , during which time the student is required to be on campus full-time and consequently in such geographical proximity as to be able to participate fully in the department's activities associated with the program.

Pharmacology and Toxicology: Pharmacology MSc; Field: Applied Clinical Pharmacology

In the course-based Applied Clinical Pharmacology (ACP) field, students will engage in integrated coursework featuring a breadth of fundamental and applied pharmacology topics and will participate in a clinical research project. The practicum opportunity additionally provides hands-on training in academic, commercial, health care, and/or government settings.

The course-based ACP field does not have a part-time option.

MSc Program: Applied Clinical Pharmacology Field (Course-Based Option)

An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a final-year average of at least a B+.

Applicants are normally required to have taken courses in physiology and biochemistry, or applied sciences sufficient to form a foundation for their work in pharmacology.

Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 8.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) . The curriculum is designed in an integrated fashion such that each subsequent course reinforces and builds upon prior knowledge. Students are expected to complete the required courses in Year 1. Elective courses may be taken in either year with practicum opportunities offered following successful completion of the required courses.

Year 1 required courses (5.5 FCEs); these courses are spread throughout the first 12 months of the program:

PCL1004Y Clinical Pharmacology

PCL1100H Applied Skills in Clinical Pharmacology

PCL1300H Selected Topics in Clinical Pharmacology

PCL1400H Systems Pharmacology I

PCL1402H Pharmacology and Toxicology in Drug Development

PCL1491H Clinical Pharmacology: Principles in Practice

PCL1500H Systems Pharmacology II

PCL2200Y Major Research Project

PCL3302H Ethical Considerations and Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development

PCL3303H Statistics, Bioinformatics, and AI in Clinical Pharmacology .

Elective courses (2.5 FCEs). Elective coursework is selected through consultation with the program director with the intention to allow individual students to tailor their degree towards their interests (e.g., behavioural pharmacology, toxicology) and career goals. Popular elective courses include:

PCL2100Y Practicum in Clinical Pharmacology

PCL2101Y Practicum in Clinical Pharmacology I

PCL2102Y Practicum in Clinical Pharmacology II

PCL2201Y Research Project Extended Study

PCL3100H Behavioural Pharmacology I

PCL3101H Behavioural Pharmacology II

JNP1019H Biomedical Toxicology

JNP1020H Interdisciplinary Toxicology

PCL3301H Introductory Concepts in Clinical Pharmacology

APS1001H Project Management

CHL5201H Biostatistics I

RSM2017H Pharmaceutical Strategy .

MSc Program: Applied Clinical Pharmacology Field (Course-Based, Advanced-Standing Option)

At the discretion of the program director, applicants who demonstrate advanced pharmacology knowledge that significantly overlaps with the Applied Clinical Pharmacology curriculum may be considered for advanced standing with either:

a bachelor's degree specializing in pharmacology or biomedical toxicology or

a professional degree (MD or PharmD) with coursework in pharmacology.

Coursework. Students must complete at least 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

PCL1004Y Clinical Pharmacology .

PCL1100H Applied Skills in Clinical Pharmacology .

PCL1300H Selected Topics in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology .

PCL2200Y Major Research Project , starting in the Fall of Year 1.

PCL3302H Ethical Considerations and Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development .

At least 0.5 FCE in elective coursework recommended and approved by the program director. (Elective coursework is selected through consultation with the program director with the intention to allow individual students to tailor their degree towards their interests and career goals. Students in the advanced-standing option are not eligible to participate in a practicum course.)

Pharmacology and Toxicology: Pharmacology PhD

The objective of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is to have students possess a comprehensive understanding of the general area of pharmacology, in addition to specific expertise in their particular area of interest. They build on their knowledge of pharmacology so that they are able to think critically about specific areas in pharmacology. They should be able to formulate and design, as well as carry out and interpret investigations. Their findings should be publishable. They should show capacity for continuing significant contributions in pharmacology and for conducting independent research.

Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of three routes: 1) following completion of an appropriate master's degree; 2) transfer from the University of Toronto MSc program; or 3) direct entry following completion of an appropriate bachelor's degree.

PhD Program

Appropriate master's degree from a recognized university with an average of at least a B+ in master's degree courses.

The department determines the eligibility of prospective students. The department assesses the student's ability for advanced study and independent research in pharmacology.

Applicants admitted without prior screening (i.e., with MSc degrees from other departments or universities, and students admitted with a bachelor's degree) will have their research ability reviewed after completion of one year. Upon successful completion of a departmental seminar and recommendation from the student's advisory committee, the student will be permitted to proceed with the PhD program.

The department must be satisfied about the applicant's background, accomplishments, and financial support.

Coursework. Students must complete 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

PCL1003Y Seminars in Pharmacology

PCL3000H Foundational Pharmacology Principles in Year 1

PCL3002H PhD Research Proposal in Year 1

1.25 FCE (secondary subject).

Any other courses advised by the Graduate Education Committee. The student's advisory committee should help the student determine the secondary course.

As part of the course requirement for PCL1003Y Seminars in Pharmacology , the student must present thesis material in seminars to the department on two occasions, one of which will take place between two and six months prior to the Final Oral Examination.

Each student will participate in a research program and present the results of the investigation as a written thesis . The thesis must be orally defended to the satisfaction of a thesis examination committee.

Minimum period of two full years of residence , during which time the student is required to be on campus full-time and consequently in such geographical proximity as to be able to participate fully in the department's activities associated with the program.

PhD Program (Transfer)

Transfer requirements.

• Students transferring from the master's program in Pharmacology to the PhD program may receive full credit for master's courses towards doctoral course requirements, with the department's permission.

PhD Program (Direct-Entry)

• Well-qualified students with excellent research potential holding an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university may be considered for direct entry to the PhD program. These applicants must have achieved a minimum final-year average of A–.

Pharmacology and Toxicology: Pharmacology MSc, PhD Courses

The department should be consulted each session as to course offerings. Students may also find up-to-date course information on the departmental website.

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The University of Toronto, located in Ontario, Canada, provides an exceptional opportunity for aspiring scholars to pursue a Ph.D. in Pharmacology through fully funded programs. These programs are designed to offer comprehensive education and research experiences, allowing students to become experts in the field.

PhD Program Requirements

Applicants should have a strong academic background, typically holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field such as pharmacology, biology, chemistry, or a closely related discipline.

PhD Funding Coverage

Students pursuing a Ph.D. in Pharmacology at the University of Toronto can benefit from various forms of financial support:

Stipends: Successful applicants in thesis-based M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology receive annual stipends. These stipends are designed to support students throughout their graduate degree programs.

Scholarships and Fellowships: The University of Toronto offers a range of scholarships and fellowships that may provide additional financial support to eligible students based on academic merit and research potential.

Teaching and Research Assistantships: Many graduate students have the opportunity to work as teaching or research assistants, providing both financial support and valuable hands-on experience in their field.

External Funding: Students are encouraged to explore external funding opportunities from government agencies, private foundations, and industry sponsors to supplement their financial support.

Application Requirement

The admission application package for the Ph.D. in Pharmacology program at the University of Toronto typically includes the following components:

Online Application: Candidates need to complete an online application form through the University’s official application portal.

Transcripts: Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions must be submitted to demonstrate academic history and achievement.

Test Scores: If required, applicants should provide official test scores, such as GRE results.

Letters of Recommendation: Submit the specified number of recommendation letters from academic or professional sources.

Statement of Purpose: Craft a compelling statement of purpose that conveys your research interests, motivation, and alignment with the program’s objectives.

CV/Resume: A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume should be included, outlining your academic and professional experiences.

Application Deadline

April 26, 2024

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Program Information

Degree(s): Honours Bachelor of Science

Program(s): Pharmacology (Major, Specialist)

OUAC Admission Code: TLG (Life Sciences)

Academic Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma Six 4U/M courses, including:

• Biology (SBI4U)
• Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U)
• Chemistry (SCH4U)
• English (ENG4U)
• Physics (SPH4U) is recommended

Find equivalent requirements for Canadian high school systems , US high school system , International Baccalaureate , British-Patterned Education , French-Patterned Education , CAPE , and other international high school systems .

MSc & PhD Degree Program – Program Requirements

The Canadian Association for Graduate Studies has published a Guide for Potential Graduate Students that addresses many of the questions you may be asking yourself.

As required by the School of Graduate Studies and the Department:

a) Master of Science (MSc)

Students will attend and participate in NFS1204Y, Master's Seminars in Nutritional Sciences, throughout their period of full-time registration and will complete a minimum of two half courses. Students with undergraduate training in disciplines other than nutritional sciences must take at least two half courses from the department. In addition, a course in statistical methods or research design and analysis is required if not completed previously. Submission of a thesis on an approved research area and its defense at an oral examination are required.

Exceptional students may be allowed to reclassify into the PhD program after one year, without completing the MSc, on the recommendation of an advisory committee and successful completion of a reclassification examination.

b) Part Time Master of Science (MSc)

In selected situations, it is possible for registered health care professionals in the Province of Ontario (e.g. RD, MD, RN, employed full time) working in settings that are amenable to joint research/employment activity, to be admitted to a part-time MSc program. Application materials and academic requirements for this program are identical with those of the regular MSc program, with the following exceptions:

• Program length is 4 vs. 2 years;
• A funding package is not provided;
• The application package includes a statement from the proposed supervisor that the applicant will have a reasonable amount of protected time to complete the required courses and research project

c) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Students will attend and participate in NFS1304Y, Doctoral Seminars in Nutritional Sciences. Those entering with a bachelor's degree will also complete a minimum of six half courses; those entering with an MSc degree, a minimum of four half courses. The courses will be chosen by each student to provide an appropriate background for his/her area of investigation. It is expected that all candidates will have an adequate knowledge of research design and statistics through course work in their past or the current graduate program. The choice of courses will be made in consultation with the supervisor and the student's advisory committee and is subject to the approval of the department. The student will also complete a qualifying examination in nutritional sciences. To qualify for the PhD degree, a thesis must be submitted and the student must pass the departmental examination before proceeding to the final oral examination conducted by the School of Graduate Studies.

d) Collaborative Specialization in Toxicology

The Collaborative Specialization in Toxicology (CST) provides graduate students with a unique opportunity to gain breadth and depth of knowledge in toxicology beyond their thesis research. This program aims to prepare participants for careers related to toxicology and emphasizes the development of critical thinking and communication skills in addition to acquiring greater knowledge of basic principles and specific aspects of toxicology. The CST is administered by the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology. 

Further information is available at: https://pharmtox.utoronto.ca/collaborative-specialization-toxicology

e) Collaborative Specialization in Global Health

The Collaborative Specialization in Global Health (CSGH), University of Toronto Global Scholar – is designed to deepen the knowledge base of doctoral and masters students about multidisciplinary approaches to global health issues and challenges; to provide career training related to global health research and practice; and to help students develop research and practical skills. The CSGH views ‘global health’ in an integrative manner, focusing on the relationship among local, regional, national, and international forces that influence health and equity, as well as on the development, implementation and evaluation of interventions and policies. 

The CSGH integrates methods and insights from Departments and Faculties across U of T. Students are encouraged to think critically about global health paradigms and to integrate academic research skills in an applied setting. Graduates of the program will be exposed to global health approaches from a variety of disciplines including public health, engineering, anthropology, rehabilitation sciences, business, nursing, and law. 

Further information is available at:  https://www.dlsph.utoronto.ca/institutes/centre-for-global-health/csgh/

f) Collaborative Specialization in Women's Health

The purpose of the Collaborative Specialization in Women’s Health is to provide graduate students across the University of Toronto the opportunity to interact with and be mentored by senior academics engaged in women’s health research. Students also gain critical experience employing multidisciplinary approaches necessary to comprehensively examine women’s health and the various biological and social determinants that shape women’s lives and well-being. Regardless of the department or faculty to which they belong, all students will be given scholarly opportunities to interrogate their projects in the context of women’s health. 

The Specialization promotes shared learning experiences that include student-led seminars which meet once a month and the completion of a required core course [CHL5109 H: Gender and Health] that covers a range of topics, theoretically and methodologically, including, for example, the history of women’s health, gender and sex, violence against women, masculinities). Students also have the opportunity to participate in additional learning opportunities offered through Women’s College Research Institute at Women’s College Hospital and the Women’s Xchange , and through McMaster University’s Gender and Health Education Initiative .

Further information is available at:  https://www.dlsph.utoronto.ca/programs/collaborative-specialization-in-womens-health/

g) Collaborative Specialization in Public Health Policy

The Collaborative Specialization in Public Health Policy is a cross-disciplinary program providing graduate students with exemplary training program in public health policy. It will give students the capacity to contribute to the development, refinement, and evaluation of policies to address society’s pressing and emerging public health priorities. Through the direction of academics and policymakers associated with the Collaborative Specialization in Public Health Policy, students will be provided with real world skills to address the complex and demanding task of public health policy making (including insight into a wide array of legislative and regulatory interventions, administrative practices, financing and funding decisions, and various forms of soft law e.g., guidelines and informal processes) which operate at the international, federal, provincial and municipal levels and in settings that are cross-cutting (e.g., worksites) and in ways that are both cross-jurisdictional and cross-sectoral. 

Upon successful completion of the Master’s or PhD requirements of the host department and the program, students receive the notation “Completed Collaborative Specialization in Public Health Policy” on their transcript and a collaborative program parchment countersigned by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Program Director.

Further information is available at:  https://www.dlsph.utoronto.ca/program/collaborative-specialization-in-public-health-policy/

h) Collaborative Specialization in Food Sciences

The Graduate Collaborative Specialization in Food Studies introduces students to the multidisciplinary study of food in its social, cultural, and political contexts. Through the teaching of leading researchers in the field, this specialization emphasizes a broad-based approach to the study of food, from agriculture and food industries to production, cuisines, and consumption, highlighting key questions in the study of food; particular attention will be given to the material nature of food, the way it tastes and smells, and the changes it undergoes through natural decomposition and through the human intervention of preservation and cooking.  

This Specialization is designed to convey the importance of food in religion, society, the family, gender roles, the environment, agriculture, urbanization, immigration, colonialism, and race and ethnicity: It will leverage the University’s urban location and its proximity to Canada’s agricultural heartland to broaden students’ experience. The study of food provides both theoretical understanding and practical knowledge for professional careers in health care, business, government service, non-governmental organizations, and educational and community programs. This specialization draws on a variety of disciplinary approaches emphasizing different knowledge and skills.  

Upon successful completion of the Master’s or PhD requirements of the home department and the program, students receive the notation “Completed Collaborative Specialization in Food Studies” on their transcript and parchment. 

Further information is available at:  https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/culinaria/graduate-collaborative-specialization 

Required Period of Residence and Maximum Allowed Time to Completion

The minimum residence requirement for full-time MSc students is one year (12 months).

For PhD, the full-time residence requirement for candidates admitted with a bachelor's degree is three years; those admitted with a master's degree, two years. Although it is expected that students from either background can complete their PhD in a period of four years of full-time study, research, and thesis preparation, some students may require a longer period of time. In recent years, the average time to completion of programs has been two years for the MSc and five years (after the MSc) for the PhD. The department is attempting to shorten time to completion, but prospective students should assume that the longer times may persist. The School of Graduate Studies sets maximum allowed times to completion of the degree (five years for the MSc and six years for the PhD). Students admitted to the part-time MSc program can expect to spend longer to finish than students in the full-time program, but the same maximum time applies.

To familiarize students with the responsibilities required of them as a graduate student at the University of Toronto, we have prepared a Graduate Student Handbook to assist new and continuing graduate students in the Department of Nutritional Sciences in regards of departmental policies and regulations in the successful completion of their programs.

Awards and Financial Support

Students in the thesis-based M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology receive annual stipends during the normal graduate degree program duration.  Part-time students and students enrolled in the course-based (Applied Clinical Pharmacology) M.Sc. program are not guaranteed stipend support. The stipend may be achieved through a combination of awards from different sources. About 30% of students receive support from external scholarships and awards; the remainder is supported by grant funds awarded to supervising faculty members.

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Our new three-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program gives students the critical knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be versatile pharmacy and medication management experts . Through meaningful, hands-on activities, such as experiential opportunities in the Discovery Pharmacy, students actively engage in their educational journey. Graduates from our program will be ready to launch their careers in pharmacy sooner and will be equipped to apply their skills flexibly in diverse and rewarding career paths. 

Starting with a week dedicated to getting students acquainted with the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and what it means to be a student in a health professions faculty, our curriculum builds over three years, with opportunities to customize your learning as you uncover your interests over time. 

Unique in Canada, our new curriculum features early practice rotations throughout your first and second year. This approach emphasizes using skills and knowledge in real-world situations. It helps you connect what you learn in the classroom with hands-on experiences, ensuring you can apply your knowledge practically. 

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Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Educational Outcomes

Established by the Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) in 2017, the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) educational outcomes focus on what graduates can do after completing the entry-to-practice degree.

Summary of AFPC Educational Outcomes

You can learn more about the AFPC educational outcomes and key competencies for pharmacy graduates here .

As Care Providers, pharmacy graduates provide patient-centered pharmacy care by using their knowledge, skills and professional judgement to facilitate management of a patient’s medication and overall health needs across the care continuum. Care Provider is the core of the discipline of pharmacy.

As Communicators, pharmacy graduates communicate effectively in lay and professional language, using a variety of strategies that take into account the situation, intended outcomes of the communication and diverse audiences.

As Leaders and Managers, pharmacy graduates engage with others to optimize the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of health care and contribute to a vision of a high-quality health care system.

As Health Advocates, pharmacy graduates demonstrate care for individual patients, communities and populations by using pharmacy expertise to understand health needs and advance health and well-being of others.

As Scholars and lifelong learners, pharmacy graduates take responsibility for excellence by applying medication therapy expertise, learning continuously, creating new knowledge and disseminating knowledge when teaching others.

As Professionals, pharmacy graduates take responsibility and accountability for delivering pharmacy care to patients, communities and society through ethical practice and the high standards of behaviour that are expected of self-regulated professionals. The Professional role is the overarching ethos of the discipline of pharmacy.

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Postdoc/PhD opportunity – Receptor Pharmacology of Opioid Peptides

Current opioid-based analgesics are effective painkillers but with the drawback of severe side-effect of addiction and respiratory depression, which is the cause for the so-called ‚opioid epidemic‘.

Here, the κ-opioid receptor is thought to be a promising alternative drug target to develop novel analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents without undesired effects.

Join us at MedUni Vienna to explore the pharmacology of circular and stapled peptide therapeutics targetting the κ-opioid receptor in the periphery.

Postdoc/PhD opportunity – Receptor Pharmacology of Opioid Peptides  (Reference #: Postdoc/PhD StableKOR) The GruberLab @ the Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna (Austria)

We are looking for biochemists, pharmacologists or medicinal chemists. The selected candidate(s) will engage in a unique and innovative set-up of  peptide chemistry, peptidomics, receptor signaling and preclinical clinical expertise to effectively design and develop novel peptide-based drug candidates for the κ-opioid receptor and other G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). The project focuses on the pharmacology of stabilized and circular peptides at GPCRs, with a focus on the κ-opioid receptor. It includes chemical synthesis and stability assays of peptides, structural analysis of compound(s) alone and in complex with the receptor, detailed in vitro receptor pharmacology, peptide biodistribution and in vivo proof-of-concept studies in relevant animal models.

Successful candidates will join an international and inspiring group whose work is featured in several highly-cited papers (in top quality peer-reviewed journals) with established collaborations in Australia (Institute for Molecular Bioscience and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute) and the USA (Center for Clinical Pharmacology, WUSTL).

Founded in 1365 as a Medical Faculty of the University of Vienna, the MedUni Vienna is now one of the world's largest and most renowned medical universities. Vienna is an enjoyable and international capital, with the worldwide #1 quality of life (The Economist).

Applicants should submit a full CV, including the names of 3 referees and a very brief motivation letter; pre-interviews will be by video call. Strong skills in written and spoken English are mandatory. Postdoc applicants without any first author publication in a reputable journal may not be considered.

Call opens: 4th of September 2024 Call closes: until suitable candidate(s) have been identified

Please submit to [email protected]

Further information: http://www.meduniwien.ac.at/pharmakologie/ms/   Twitter: @peptide_drugs

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