Pharmacology (Thesis) (M.Sc.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Degree: Master of Science
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
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.
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Thesis Courses (30 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHAR 696 | Thesis Preparation. | 3 |
Thesis Preparation. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparatory work towards the Master's thesis. | ||
| PHAR 697 | Thesis Preparation 1. | 6 |
Thesis Preparation 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparatory work towards the Master's thesis. | ||
| PHAR 698 | Thesis Preparation 2. | 9 |
Thesis Preparation 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparatory work towards the Master's thesis. | ||
| PHAR 699 | Thesis Preparation 3. | 12 |
Thesis Preparation 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparatory work towards the Master's thesis. | ||
Required Courses (15 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHAR 601N1 | Research Seminar. | 3 |
Research Seminar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A research seminar must be presented by all M.Sc. students in the Department after completion of two semesters in the Department | ||
| PHAR 601N2 | Research Seminar. | 3 |
Research Seminar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A research seminar must be presented by all M.Sc. students in the Department after completion of two semesters in the Department | ||
| PHAR 602 | Principles of Pharmacology. | 3 |
Principles of Pharmacology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Overview of core principles in pharmacology, with an emphasis on advanced concepts and state-of-the-art current research. Molecular mechanisms for interactions of drugs with their receptors, pharmacokinetics, drug design, and toxicology. | ||
| PHAR 609 | Research Professionalism for Pharmacologists. | 1 |
Research Professionalism for Pharmacologists. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Discussion of good research practices in Pharmacology, including scientific conduct and misconduct, mentorship, authorship, peer review, research on animal and human subjects, and intellectual property. | ||
| PHAR 610 | Scientific Communication for Pharmacologists. | 2 |
Scientific Communication for Pharmacologists. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This is a hands-on course with a strong emphasis on developing scientific writing and oral communication skills in Pharmacology. | ||
| PHAR 712 | Statistics for Pharmacologists. | 3 |
Statistics for Pharmacologists. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Basic theoretical and practical aspects of statistics for pharmacologists. | ||