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Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Toronto

  • Toronto, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Toronto campus

About the program

A science degree for careers in pharmaceutical research and industry.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Pharmaceutical Sciences and apply appropriate scientific methods
  • Interpret findings
  • And communicate evidence-based conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Assistant
  • Program Coordinator
  • Project Assistant
  • Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

  • The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 135 semester hours
  • Including College: An Introduction
  • Introduction to Contemporary Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Introduction to Health Science Research
  • Lab Research Rotation
  • Human Physiology 1and Human Anatomy Lab
  • Immunology
  • Plus electives and the co-op programme.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Appropriate bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised university with at least a mid-B final-year average
  • Many graduate units set higher minimums
  • some ask for GRE scores or a supervisor match. English: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each part)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale
  • Cambridge 185
  • Duolingo is not among the tests listed.

Accepted academic background

Appropriate bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university, Some units require GRE and a supervisor match (thesis programs)

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5
  • Cambridge Speaking 4.0
  • IELTS 7

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,161 - $110,963, $71,062 CAD
Application fee$135 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSt. George
Faculty or schoolSchool of Graduate Studies
DepartmentPharmaceutical Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFull-time,Fixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteGraduate applicants may seek School of Graduate Studies admission awards and international student awards. Funding availability and eligibility depend on the faculty and graduate program. An award is not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.