Pharmacology (M.Sc.)

The Master of Science in Pharmacology is a thesis-based, research-intensive program offered by the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Students conduct a research project in basic or clinical pharmacology, analyze data, and write a thesis, with faculty specialties spanning neuropharmacology, reproductive and endocrine pharmacology, receptor and cardiovascular pharmacology, cancer, developmental and autonomic pharmacology, clinical and biochemical pharmacology, molecular biology, and toxicology. An Environmental Health Sciences option is also available, focusing on the interplay between environmental exposure and health, including exposure sciences, hazard screening, epidemiological approaches, and policy. Research is conducted in laboratories across McGill-affiliated hospitals and institutes, including the Douglas Hospital Research Centre, the Allan Memorial Institute, and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. Admission requires an eligible bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and English-language proficiency. The program is offered with Fall and Winter intakes.