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Pharmaceutical Sciences cover every facet of therapeutic drug development, delivery, management, and application. These programs create a dynamic and fruitful setting for graduate education and research, welcoming students with backgrounds in physical, biological, and social sciences. Research-focused curricula are available across diverse specializations, leading to both Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Graduate candidates can also engage in numerous collaborative specializations at the University of Toronto and/or internships, offering hands-on experience in pharmaceutical firms, biotech companies, or international health initiatives. PhD candidates at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy can advance their research alongside an energetic network of top-tier professionals and scholars from various fields. Our faculty represents a rich, interdisciplinary community tackling critical global health issues while pioneering innovative solutions.
Appropriate master's degree from a recognized university with a minimum overall B+ average.
The Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Admissions Committee considers the applicant's background and accomplishments, academic standing, and financial support from the potential supervisor.
Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination is not English, must demonstrate facility in the English language through the successful completion of one of the following English-language proficiency tests:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scores:
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): a score of 76, with at least 22 in each component and 32 in the writing component.
Academic Preparation Course: a final grade of B in Level 60.
If the undergraduate degree was not obtained from a recognized Canadian or US university, the applicant must write the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test) and achieve scores at the 50th percentile ranking or better on the Verbal and Quantitative components and a minimum score of 5.0 on the Analytical Writing component.