PhD in Pharmacology in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology provides graduate studies culminating in Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Pharmacology.
Both MSc and PhD candidates must engage in independent research while demonstrating mastery of pharmacological concepts throughout their studies. Our Ph.D. program in Pharmacology is designed to provide students with thorough pharmacological knowledge while enabling specialization in chosen research areas. Through demanding academic work and practical research experience, students will expand their pharmacological expertise, hone analytical abilities, conduct and analyze experiments, and generate research worthy of publication. All students, irrespective of previous training, will pursue independent study leading to demonstrated competence in pharmacological principles by program completion. Progress assessments are conducted at multiple points during the Ph.D. journey. Our mission is to cultivate a scholarly community that advances pharmacological science through original research contributions.