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- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Pharmacology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Pharmacology: Environmental Health Sciences
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Location
Location
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- McIntyre Medical Sciences Building
- 3655 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Room 1325
- Montreal QC H3G 1Y6
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-3623
- Fax: 514-398-2045
- Email: gradstudies.pharmacology [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/pharma
About Pharmacology and Therapeutics
About Pharmacology and Therapeutics
The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics offers training leading to M.Sc. (Thesis) and Ph.D. degrees.
Pharmacology is a multidisciplinary science that deals with all aspects of drugs and their interactions with living organisms. Thus, pharmacologists study the physical and chemical properties of drugs, their biochemical and physiological effects, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic and other uses. The Department offers broad exposure and training in both basic and clinical research in a range of areas of specialty, including:
- neuropharmacology;
- reproductive pharmacology;
- endocrine pharmacology;
- receptor pharmacology;
- cardiovascular pharmacology;
- cancer;
- developmental pharmacology;
- autonomic pharmacology;
- clinical pharmacology;
- biochemical pharmacology;
- molecular biology;
- toxicology.
The present 51 full and affiliate members of the Department have research laboratories located in the McIntyre Medical Sciences Building and in a variety of hospitals, institutes, and industry including the Douglas Hospital Research Centre, Allan Memorial Institute, Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal Heart Institute, Lady Davis Research Institute, Pfizer Canada, and MUHC Research Institute. The participation of researchers from both industry and government ensures the relevance of the Department's applications-oriented training programs.
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) Pharmacology (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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The objective of the M.Sc. (Thesis) and Ph.D. degree training programs is to provide in-depth independent research experience in a specific area of pharmacology. The program leading to a master’s degree is designed to provide students the opportunity to acquire knowledge in pharmacology, to conduct a research project, to analyze data, and to write a thesis. Students will also receive essential training in research professionalism and scientific communication. |
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) Pharmacology (Thesis): Environmental Health Sciences (45 credits) |
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The M.Sc. in Pharmacology; Environmental Health Sciences focuses on the interplay between the environment and health. Environmental health research is highly interdisciplinary; students will be given the opportunity to acquire a broad environmental perspective on exposure sciences, hazard screening methodologies, epidemiological approaches, health implications of environmental quality, and policy approaches. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Pharmacology |
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The objective of the M.Sc. (Thesis) and Ph.D. degree training programs is to provide in-depth independent research experience in a specific area of pharmacology. The program leading to a doctoral degree is designed to provide students the opportunity to acquire knowledge in pharmacology, to conduct an original research project, to analyze data, and to write a thesis. Students will also receive essential training in research professionalism and scientific communication. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Pharmacology: Environmental Health Sciences |
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The Ph.D. in Pharmacology; Environmental Health Sciences program is designed to train professionals for advanced research, teaching, and leadership positions in environmental health sciences. The Option will add a distinct focus on the interplay between the environment and health research. Students will acquire a broad environmental perspective, including exposure sciences, hazard screening methodologies, epidemiological approaches, health implications of environmental quality, and policy approaches. |
Pharmacology and Therapeutics Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Pharmacology and Therapeutics Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Candidates are required to hold a B.Sc. degree in a discipline relevant to the proposed field of study; those with the M.D., D.D.S., or D.V.M. degrees are also eligible to apply. A background in the health sciences is recommended, but programs in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physical sciences may be acceptable.
Admission is based on a student's academic record, letters of assessment, and, whenever possible, interviews with staff members. Students are required to take the Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test () and the Test of English as a Foreign Language () or the equivalent, except as follows: in accordance with Â鶹AV policy, only those whose mother tongue is English, who graduated from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), or who completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction are exempt from providing proof of competency in English.
Inquiries relating to all aspects of graduate study should be directed to the Graduate Coordinator, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, as early as possible in each academic year.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
Â鶹AV’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Â鶹AV and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate Â鶹AV departmental website; please consult the list at www.mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
| Ìý | Application Opening Dates | Application Deadlines | ||
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| Ìý | All Applicants | Non-Canadian citizens (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Canadian citizens/Perm. residents of Canada (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Current Â鶹AV Students (any citizenship) |
| Fall Term: | Sept. 15 | March 15 | May 15 | May 15 |
| Winter Term: | Feb. 15 | Sept. 10 | Oct. 15 | Oct. 15 |
| Summer Term: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Please refer to our website for complete deadlines.
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
Pharmacology and Therapeutics Faculty
Pharmacology and Therapeutics Faculty
| Chair |
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| G. Multhaup |
| Graduate Program Director |
| B. Robaire |
| Emeritus Professors |
| R. Capek; M.D., Ph.D.(Prague) |
| H.H. Zingg; M.D., Ph.D.(McG.) |
| Professors |
| D. Bernard; Ph.D.(Johns Hop.) |
| D. Bowie; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Lond.) |
| P.B.S. Clarke; M.A.(Camb.), Ph.D.(Lond.) |
| A.C. Cuello; M.D.(Buenos Aires), M.A., D.Sc.(Oxf.), F.R.S.C. |
| B.F. Hales; Ph.D.(McG.) |
| T. Hébert; Ph.D.(Tor.) |
| D. Maysinger; Ph.D.(USC) |
| A. McKinney; Ph.D.(Ulster) |
| G. Multhaup; Ph.D.(Cologne) |
| A. Ribeiro-da-Silva; M.D., Ph.D.(Oporto) |
| B. Robaire; Ph.D.(McG.) |
| H. Saragovi; Ph.D.(Miami) |
| M. Szyf; Ph.D.(Hebrew) |
| J. Trasler; M.D.,C.M., Ph.D.(McG.) |
| Associate Professors |
| S. Nattel; M.D.,C.M.(McG.) |
| J. Tanny; Ph.D.(Harv.) |
| E. Zorychta; Ph.D.(McG.) |
| Assistant Professors |
| B. Castagner; Ph.D.(Col.) |
| L. Münter; Ph.D.(Free Univ., Berlin) |
| J.F. Trempe; Ph.D.(Oxf.) |
| Associate Members |
| M. Alaoui-Jamali; Ph.D.(Paris IV) |
| C. Baglole; Ph.D.(Calg.) |
| L. Diatchenko; M.D., Ph.D.(RNRMU) |
| L. Fellows; M.D., C.M.(McG.) Ph.D.(Oxf.) |
| S. Gauthier; M.D.(Montr.) |
| T. Geary; Ph.D.(Mich.) |
| B. Jean-Claude; Ph.D.(McG.) |
| B. Keiffer; Ph.D.(Strasbourg) |
| S. Kimmins; Ph.D.(Dal.) |
| S. Laporte; Ph.D.(Sher.) |
| C. O'Flaherty; Ph.D.(Buenos Aires) |
| P. Rosa-Neto; M.D.(Lisbon), Ph.D.(Aarhus) |
| S. Rousseau; Ph.D.(Laval) |
| Y. Shir; M.D.(Israel), Ph.D.(Johns Hop.) |
| L. Stone; Ph.D.(Minn.) |
| M. Ware; M.B.B.S.(West Indies) |
| T. P. Wong; Ph.D.(McG.) |
| Adjunct Professors |
| B. Allen, B. Boivin, S. Chemtob, Y. De Koninck, G. FitzHarris, J. S. Joyal, T. Sanderson |
| Affiliate Members |
| M. Boucher; Ph.D.(Montr.) |
| L. Breton; Ph.D.(Paris) |
| L. Garolalo; Ph.D.(McG.) |
| J. Gillard; Ph.D.(Tasmania) |
| J. Mancini; M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
| K. Meerovitch; Ph.D.(McG.) |
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Pharmacology (Thesis) (45 credits)
The M.Sc. in Pharmacology focuses on research methodology, conducting a research project, analyzing data, and writing a thesis. It involves training in research professionalism, scientific communication, and statistics, critically analyzing scientific literature, and developing and conducting an original research project for scientific publication.
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Pharmacology (Thesis) (45 credits).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Pharmacology (Thesis): Environmental Health Sciences (45 credits)
The M.Sc. in Pharmacology; Environmental Health Sciences program is designed to train professionals for advanced basic research, teaching, and leadership positions in environmental health sciences. The Option will add a distinct focus on the interplay between the environment and health research, including a broad environmental perspective, exposure sciences, hazard...
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Pharmacology (Thesis): Environmental Health Sciences (45 credits).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Pharmacology
The Ph.D. in Pharmacology focuses on research methodology, conducting a research project, analyzing data, and writing a thesis. It involves training in research professionalism, scientific communication, and statistics, critically analyzing scientific literature, and developing and conducting an original research project for scientific publication.
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Pharmacology.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Pharmacology: Environmental Health Sciences
The Ph.D. in Pharmacology; Environmental Health Sciences program is designed to train professionals for advanced basic research, teaching, and leadership positions in environmental health sciences. The Option will add a distinct focus on the interplay between the environment and health research, including a broad environmental perspective, exposure sciences, hazard...
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Pharmacology: Environmental Health Sciences.
