PHARM - Pharmacy

Introduces students to fundamental principles in medicinal chemistry necessary to understand the relationship between drug structure and drug action. The clinical relevance of medicinal chemistry will be explored through examination of drug structure, properties, classification, cell targets, and selected design/development strategies. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Introduces students to the principles of pharmaceutical dosage forms. This course will focus on factors affecting the physical and chemical behavior of drug products, the rationale underlying their formulation, and compounding techniques of pharmaceutical preparations. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Introduces students to fundamental principles of pharmacology that will form the basis for future pharmacotherapy courses. Core concepts of pharmacology, including theoretical aspects of drug-receptor interaction, dose-dependence of drug action, and the effects of drugs on nervous and cardiovascularl systems will be covered. (Restricted to Pharmacy students).

Provides students with a fundamental understanding of human anatomy relevant to pharmacy practice using a system-based approach. Core concepts include human anatomy and anatomical function including physiology and pathophysiology within the context of drug action. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Introduction to interprofessional (IP) health care competencies. Students will gain foundational knowledge and skills for IP practice and be introduced to the roles of other health care professionals.

This is the first in a series of courses delivered over three years of the program that introduces students to behavioral, administrative, social and evidence-based pharmacy. Topics covered include the pharmacist's role, drug use control, the health care system, and the patient's medication experience. Students will develop skills in answering health and medication related questions using evidence based approach. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Introduces students to the application of jurisprudence and a psychosocial approach to pharmacy. Students will develop skills in personal self-management, leadership, and evaluating experimental and observational study designs. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Knowledge of pharmacy math and its practical applications to pharmaceutical calculations performed by pharmacists. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Introduces students to the patient care process and how to apply it, with an emphasis on creating the patient database in a community pharmacy setting. Students will develop fundamental skills required of a pharmacist including communications skills, interprofessional collaboration, medical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, and drug information. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Students will apply knowledge and further develop skills using the patient care process, focusing on creating the patient database and introducing patient assessment and pharmacotherapy work-up in a community pharmacy setting in order to prepare the student for practice experiences. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Building on pharmacology fundamentals introduced in Pharm 203, students will continue learning fundamental principles of pharmacology that affect other organ systems, as well as core concepts on the mechanisms of action for drugs including those used in the treatment of various diseases. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

This is the first in a series of courses delivered over three years of the program that provides students with the required knowledge and skills to manage patients' medication therapy. Topics covered include: complementary and alternative medicine, as well as principles of drug therapy for common self-care and pulmonary conditions. Students will develop their critical thinking and self-directed learning skills as they learn to incorporate principles of evidence-based therapeutic decision making into the patient care process framework. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Provides students with fundamental knowledge of physicochemical and biological factors that affect the manufacturing, compounding, application, and behaviour of drug products and pharmaceutical dosage forms. This course explores the rationale underlying, as well as the standards governing, the formulation and quality control of pharmaceutical preparations. Emphasis on advanced dosage forms, biologicals as pharmaceuticals, and more complex compounding practices. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Provides students with fundamental knowledge of pharmacokinetic concepts and their application in devising appropriate patient-specific dosing regimens. Clinical relevance of pharmacokinetics will be explored through the examination of disease states and drug interactions that affect drug concentrations in the body. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

This course provides students with an understanding of immunology, molecular biology, and biotechnical processes and point of care tests that support therapeutic and diagnostic application in patient care. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Students will apply ethical frameworks, the legal system, and roles of pharmacy organizations in pharmacy practice. Students will develop skills in creating educational plans, appraising randomized controlled trials, and using written patient information. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Topics covered include application of pharmacy practice management and continuous quality improvement to pharmacy practice across settings. Skill development in engaging with patients with complex communication needs, shared decision making, and appraising and applying observational and pharmacoepidemiologic research to clinical practice. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Students will continue to apply knowledge and develop skills required by a pharmacist to provide patient care, using a systematic process to define and achieve the goals of optimizing safe, effective pharmacotherapy. Students will also continue to develop abilities in professionalism, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and self-directed learning. Sessions are designed to facilitate collaborative learning that will be transferable to diverse practice settings, with an introduction to the hospital setting in order to prepare the student for practice experiences. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Students will apply knowledge and develop skills needed by a pharmacist to provide patient care, using a systematic process to define and achieve the goals of optimizing safe, effective pharmacotherapy. Students will continue to develop abilities in professionalism, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and self-directed learning. Students will identify, resolve and prevent drug related problems increasing in complexity, and will further develop their patient education, and drug information skills. Sessions are designed to facilitate collaborative learning that will be transferable to diverse practice settings, with more emphasis on the hospital setting. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Students will develop fundamental knowledge of fluid/electrolyte imbalances and laboratory values, as well as renal, urinary tract, and endocrine conditions. They will apply therapeutic and pharmaceutical science knowledge to various patient care scenarios. Students will further develop their critical thinking and self-directed learning skills, along with their breadth and depth of therapeutic knowledge, as they incorporate principles of evidence-based therapeutic decision making within the patient care process framework. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Students will develop fundamental knowledge of cardiovascular and hematology conditions and will apply therapeutic and pharmaceutical science knowledge to various patient care scenarios. Students will further develop their critical thinking and self-directed learning skills, along with their breadth and depth of therapeutic knowledge, as they incorporate principles of evidence-based therapeutic decision making within the patient care process framework. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Students will develop the necessary knowledge related to gastrointestinal, nutritional, dermatologic, and ophthalmic conditions and will apply therapeutic and pharmaceutical science knowledge to various patient care scenarios. Students will further develop their critical thinking and self-directed learning skills, along with their breadth and depth of therapeutic knowledge, as they incorporate principles of evidence-based therapeutic decision making within the patient care process framework. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Students will develop knowledge related to bacterial infections and will apply therapeutic and pharmaceutical science knowledge to various patient care scenarios. Students will further develop their critical thinking and self-directed learning skills building breadth and depth of therapeutic knowledge as they incorporate principles of evidence-based therapeutic decision making within the patient care process framework. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

This 4 week structured practical learning experience introduces community pharmacy practice and allows students to integrate knowledge and skills to provide patient care under the supervision of a pharmacist. Students will also develop communication, collaboration and practice management skills, as well as participate in health promotion activities and drug information requests in a community pharmacy setting. Students begin to adopt the professional ethics, behaviours, and attitudes of a pharmacist. (Restricted to Pharmacy students).

Provides students with fundamental knowledge of toxicology of prescription and non-prescription medications and drugs of abuse, as well as select specialized topics in pharmacology. Clinical relevance of toxicology, including pharmacogenomic concepts, will be explored through the examination of drug toxicity to specific target organs and approaches to managing poisoning and adverse drug reactions. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Application of interprofessional competencies within a specific healthcare context. Note: content topics vary from year to year; course title is variable. Prerequisite: Pharm 210. Restricted to Pharmacy students or with consent of the Faculty.

Students will differentiate levels of care in the health care system and plan to advocate for patient needs. Students will apply laws and jurisprudence to complex practice issues. Skill development in preceptorship, self-directed learning, managing sensitive topics and evaluation of clinical practice guidelines, pharmacoeconomic studies, qualitative research, and diagnostic tests. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Students will design, plan, and evaluate a new pharmacy service drawing on expertise in behavioral, administrative, social and evidence-based pharmacy. Students will learn to integrate fundamental topics including: business planning, program evaluation, social theory, and pharmacy practice research. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

This course will provide students with applied knowledge and skills, through integrated patient care scenarios, on the clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenomics of select therapeutic agents (e.g., antibiotics, mental health, antiseizure medications, cardiovascular agents, antineoplastics, immunosuppressants). Emphasis will be placed on the incorporation of clinical pharmacokinetic monitoring and genomic principles into the therapeutic decision making process for the optimization of patient outcomes. Prerequisite: PHARM 303 or equivalent, or consent of the Faculty.

Focus will be on advanced practice concepts including prescribing and the application of the patient care process to more complex patient scenarios and chronic diseases. Further development of skills in patient assessment, communication, medication therapy management, and evidence based practice will be undertaken within the context of various practice environments. Peer mentoring and lifelong learning will also be examined. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Focus is on advanced practice concepts including patient assessment, communication, medication therapy management, and evidence based practice along with critical thinking and decision-making skills to address complex drug therapy problems. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

This elective will dive into specialty topics related to the management of substance use disorders to equip learners for clinical practice (e.g. acute pain management in the context of opioid use disorder, pregnancy, etc.). Clinical learning is situated in a systems level thinking approach to understanding substance use disorder as a wicked public health issue. Restricted to Pharmacy students or with consent of the Faculty. Prerequisite: PHARM 445 or equivalent, or consent of the Faculty.

Students will develop fundamental knowledge in the areas of sexual and reproductive health, as well as musculoskeletal / joint conditions and will apply therapeutic and pharmaceutical science knowledge to various patient care scenarios, with increasing complexity. Students will further develop their critical thinking and self-directed learning skills, along with their breadth and depth of therapeutic knowledge, as they incorporate principles of evidence-based therapeutic decision making within the patient care process framework. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Students will develop knowledge of various types of neurologic and oncologic conditions and complications and will apply therapeutic and pharmaceutical science knowledge to various patient care scenarios. Students will further develop their critical thinking and self-directed learning skills, along with their breadth and depth of therapeutic knowledge, as they incorporate principles of evidence-based therapeutic decision making within the patient care process framework. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Students will develop knowledge in the areas of pain and mental health conditions and will apply therapeutic and pharmaceutical science knowledge to patient care scenarios, with added complexity. Students will further develop their critical thinking and self-directed learning skills, along with their breadth and depth of therapeutic knowledge, as they incorporate principles of evidence-based therapeutic decision making within the patient care process framework. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Students will develop foundational knowledge related to select fungal, viral and protozoal infections, as well as in the area of transplant. In addition, this course will provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills (patient assessment) in disease prevention through delivery of immunizations and traveller's health services. Students will further develop their critical thinking and self-directed learning skills, along with their breadth and depth of therapeutic knowledge, as they incorporate principles of evidence-based therapeutic decision making within the patient care process framework. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Students will expand their knowledge and skills in order to provide care to various patient populations. Students will engage in active learning and focus on using evidence, applying the biopsychosocial model, making decisions, monitoring outcomes, and adjusting drug therapy for complex patients across the age spectrum. Students will further develop their critical thinking and advocacy skills in the provision of care. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

An interprofessional team course that involves the design of specific artifacts to meet health care needs using principles of universal design, health, function, and patient-centred care. Enrollment is limited and is by permission of the instructor(s). (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

This course explores the relationship between culture, diet, lifestyle and health in a Mediterranean environment. Students will examine factors that influence health, including the geo-political, socioeconomic, and cultural factors. Patient care and pharmacist roles in the prevention and/or management of chronic disease are considered. This course is taught in Italy. Please contact the Faculty for additional information. (Restricted to Pharmacy students entering the fourth year of the program.) Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. Credit may not be obtained for PHARM 453 if credit has already been obtained for INT D 375.

This 4 week structured practical learning experience introduces acute care practice and allows students to integrate knowledge and skills to provide patient care in a hospital setting under the supervision of a pharmacist. This course emphasizes pharmacist roles including communication, collaboration, practice management, evidence-based practice, and professional responsibilities in an acute care setting. Prerequisite: PHARM 354. (Restricted to Pharmacy students).

A seminar course for fourth year pharmacy students covering selected topics in therapeutics, pharmacokinetics and clinical pharmacy. (Restricted to fourth year Pharmacy students.)

Continuation of PHARM 372 with emphasis on financial management and the management of human resources. Projects on pharmacy operations. Prerequisite: PHARM 372.

This course aims to enhance students' professional and personal leadership capacity through participating in real-world activities and team work and learning from invited pharmacy/healthcare leaders of different styles and various settings. Prerequisite: Consent of the Faculty.

This course aims to enhance students' knowledge and ability to integrate Pharmacogenomics principles into clinical decision making. Students will reconcile the principles of evidence based medicine and good clinical practice with occurrence of possibly rare genetic variants that require critical decisions to individualize pharmacotherapy.

This course aims to enhance students' knowledge and ability to integrate Pharmacogenomics principles into clinical decision making. Students will reconcile the principles of evidence based medicine and good clinical practice with occurrence of possibly rare genetic variants that require critical decisions to individualize pharmacotherapy.

This course aims to enhance students' knowledge and ability to integrate Pharmacogenomics principles into clinical decision making. Students will reconcile the principles of evidence based medicine and good clinical practice with occurrence of possibly rare genetic variants that require critical decisions to individualize pharmacotherapy.

Investigational work under the supervision of a member of the Faculty. Preparation of a written report and presentation are required. Prerequisites: consent of the Faculty and the approval of a Faculty member to supervise the research or project. This course may be taken during Spring/Summer by special arrangement. Credit may be obtained for this course more than once.

Focus is on the synthesis of evidence from various sources and addresses complex issues in pharmacy practice to build on the student's understanding of study design, evidence-based clinical practice, and critical appraisal. Students will gain experience by using a variety of information sources to discuss drug information assignments and practice enhancement issues. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD Students or with Faculty consent.)

Features health assessment, the patient care process, care planning, and documentation as fundamental elements of a framework for patient-centred care. Incorporates lab-based simulations and assignments to provide students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills required for practice. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD Students or with Faculty consent.)

Explores selected pharmacotherapy topics and provides an opportunity for students to integrate knowledge and skills. Topics will be explored using the primary literature to critically evaluate emerging controversies and therapeutic dilemmas and addresses advanced skills and knowledge required for monitoring outcomes of drug therapy including interpreting drug levels and adjusting therapy. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD students or with Faculty consent.) Pre or corequisites: PHARM 501 and 502, or consent of the Faculty.

Provides students with the theoretical foundations to prepare them for practice in an interprofessional team environment and the preparation of and ongoing learning of professionals, and education of patients and groups of patients. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD Students or with Faculty consent.)

This capping course is designed to evaluate students' ability to integrate knowledge and skills in pharmacy practice. Provides a forum throughout the program for students to integrate experience gained through coursework with experiential learning. A conference style presentation, poster, paper and professional portfolio are required. Course may be repeated. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD Students or with Faculty consent.)

The PharmD student will be expected to demonstrate professional competencies in the provision of patient care. Direct patient care activities will include health assessment, therapeutic drug monitoring, provision of drug information, and contributing to patient care as part of an interprofessional team. Prerequisites: PHARM 501 or 521, 502 or 522, 503 or 523 and 533, 504 or 524/534/544, or with Faculty consent. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD for Practicing Pharmacists students).

The PharmD student will be expected to demonstrate professional competencies in the provision of patient care. Direct patient care activities will include health assessment, therapeutic drug monitoring, provision of drug information, and contributing to patient care in an acute care setting. Prerequisites: PHARM 501 or 521, 502 or 522, 503 or 523 and 533, 504 or 524/534/544, or with Faculty consent. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD for Practicing Pharmacists students).

The PharmD student will be expected to demonstrate professional competencies in the provision of patient care. Direct patient care activities will include health assessment, therapeutic drug monitoring, provision of drug information, and contributing to patient care in an ambulatory or community practice setting. Prerequisites: PHARM 501 or 521, 502 or 522, 503 or 523 and 533, 504 or 524/534/544, or with Faculty consent. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD for Practicing Pharmacists students).

The PharmD student will complete a placement in a patient-care practice setting as outlined in PHARM 511, 512 or 513. Credit may be obtained more than once. Prerequisites: PHARM 501 or 521, 502 or 522, 503 or 523 and 533, 504 or 524/534/544, or with Faculty consent. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD for Practicing Pharmacists students).

PharmD students are required to design and complete a practice-based placement including objectives, activities and an assessment mechanism. The placement proposal is subject to approval by the preceptor and the Course Coordinator. Travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of the student. Credit may be obtained more than once. Prerequisites: PHARM 501 or 521, or with Faculty consent. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD for Practicing Pharmacists students).

Focus is on the synthesis of evidence from various sources and addresses complex issues in pharmacy practice to build on the student's understanding of study design, evidence-based clinical practice, and critical appraisal. Students will gain experience by using a variety of information sources to discuss drug information assignments and practice enhancement issues. This distance learning course is offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD Students or with Faculty consent.)

Features health assessment, the patient care process, care planning, and documentation as fundamental elements of a framework for patient-centred care. Incorporates lab-based simulations and assignments to provide students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills required for practice. This distance learning course is offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD Students or with Faculty consent.)

Explores selected pharmacotherapy topics and provides an opportunity for students to integrate knowledge and skills. Topics will be explored using the primary literature to critically evaluate emerging controversies and therapeutic dilemmas and addresses advanced skills and knowledge required for monitoring outcomes of drug therapy including interpreting drug levels and adjusting therapy. This distance learning course is offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD students or with Faculty consent.) Prerequisites: PHARM 521 or consent of the Faculty.

Provides students with the theoretical foundations to prepare them for collaborative practice in an interprofessional team environment. This distance learning course is offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD Students or with Faculty consent. Corequisites: PHARM 523.

This capping course is designed to evaluate students' ability to integrate knowledge and skills in pharmacy practice. Provides a forum for students to integrate experience gained through coursework taken to date with their professional practice. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD Students or with Faculty consent.) Prerequisites: PHARM 521 or consent of the Faculty.

Explores selected pharmacotherapy topics and provides an opportunity for students to integrate knowledge and skills. Topics will be explored using the primary literature to critically evaluate emerging controversies and therapeutic dilemmas and addresses advanced skills and knowledge required for monitoring outcomes of drug therapy including interpreting drug levels and adjusting therapy. This distance learning course is offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD students or with Faculty consent.) Prerequisites: PHARM 521 or consent of the Faculty.

Provides students with the theoretical foundations to prepare them for collaborative practice in an interprofessional team environment. This distance learning course is offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD Students or with Faculty consent. Corequisites: PHARM 533.

This capping course is designed to evaluate students' ability to integrate knowledge and skills in pharmacy practice. Provides a forum for students to integrate experience gained through coursework with their professional practice and experiential learning. This distance learning course is offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD Students or with Faculty consent.) Prerequisites: PHARM 511 or 512 or 513 or 514.

This capping course facilitates integration of knowledge and skills with pharmacy practice throughout the fourth year of the program. Activities include clinical discussions, presentations, and professional portfolio. Corequisites: One of PHARM 554, 555, 556 or 557. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

Provides students with the theoretical foundations to prepare ongoing learning of professionals, and education of patients and groups of patients. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD Students or with Faculty consent.)

This capping course is designed to evaluate students' ability to integrate knowledge and skills in pharmacy practice. Provides a forum for students to integrate experience gained through coursework with their professional practice and experiential learning. This distance learning course is offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. (Restricted to PharmD Students or with Faculty consent.) Prerequisites: PHARM 511 or 512 or 513 or 514 or 515.

This capping course facilitates integration of knowledge and skills with pharmacy practice throughout the fourth year of the program. Activities include clinical discussions, presentations, and professional portfolio. Corequisites: One of PHARM 554, 555, 556 or 557. (Restricted to Pharmacy students.)

This 8-week structured practical learning experience will allow students to apply and integrate knowledge and skills in a community pharmacy setting. Students will develop practical knowledge necessary for the professional role of pharmacists as care providers, communicators, scholars, educators, advocates, practice managers, leaders and collaborators. Students are expected to step into the role of a pharmacist under the guidance of a pharmacist preceptor. Prerequisite: PHARM 454. (Restricted to Pharmacy students).

This 8-week structured practical learning experience will allow students to apply and integrate knowledge and skills in an acute care setting. Students will develop practical knowledge necessary for the professional role of pharmacists as care providers, communicators, scholars, educators, advocates, practice managers, leaders and collaborators. Students are expected to step into the role of a pharmacist under the guidance of a pharmacist preceptor. Prerequisite: PHARM 454. (Restricted to Pharmacy students).

This 8-week structured practical learning experience will allow students to apply and integrate knowledge and skills in any patient care setting . Students will develop practical knowledge necessary for the professional role of pharmacists as care providers, communicators, scholars, educators, advocates, practice managers, leaders and collaborators. Students are expected to step into the role of a pharmacist under the guidance of a pharmacist preceptor. Prerequisite: PHARM 454. (Restricted to Pharmacy students).

This 8 week structured practical learning experience provides students an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in other areas of professional practice including patient care and non-patient care settings. Students will be responsible for development of their own learning plan including outcomes that demonstrate how they have achieved their goals. Prerequisite: PHARM 454. (Restricted to Pharmacy students).

Biochemical and molecular mechanisms of drug-induced damage. Key concepts include toxicological principles, toxicokinetics, toxic responses, bioactivation of drugs to toxic metabolites, organ directed toxicity, immunotoxicology, and receptor-mediated toxicity. Specialized topics include clinical and medical toxicology, forensic toxicology, pharmacoepidemiology related to drug toxicity, safety assessment of pharmaceutical agents, and environmental toxicology. Prerequisite: Consent of Faculty.

The goals of this course are to discuss fundamental topics in cell and molecular biology and introduce students to important concepts in cellular structure and function as they relate to the design and development of novel drugs. Drug targets for macromolecules, including vaccines, proteins and genetic material will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Consent of Faculty.

Applications of instrumental methods of analysis (ultraviolet and infrared spectroscopy; NMR; mass spectrometry; atomic absorption spectroscopy) to pharmaceutical compounds. Offered in odd-numbered years. Prerequisite: Consent of Faculty.

The course emphasizes the key skills required to study and explore recent trends in pharmaceutical analysis and the latest analytical technologies. The core analytical techniques such as chromatography, LC-MS, ELISA, and, electrophoresis will be discussed in detail along with hands-on experience during laboratory sessions. Prerequisite: PHARM 570 or consent of the Faculty. Offered alternate years.

An introductory course designed to provide students with the background and a hands-on understanding of techniques involved in computer-aided drug design, including bioinformatics, molecular modelling, molecular simulation, docking and QSAR. Prerequisite: consent of the Faculty.

This course will provide students with an overview of health services research methods and their application. Topics covered in the course will lead students through the lifecycle of a health services research study and includes formulation of study objectives, generating a hypothesis, stakeholder engagement, selection and justification of a study design, types of evaluation, and dissemination of results. Common qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods study designs used in health services research will be discussed using examples from the literature. Prerequisites: none. However, a basic understanding of common terms and concepts in health services research and epidemiology is recommended.

Application of radionuclides in medical diagnosis and treatment; control of radionuclides in the hospital. Laboratory: preparation, quality control and clinical utility of currently used radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine. Prerequisite: PHARM 601 or consent of Faculty.

A clinical experience which will provide the student with the opportunity to practice clinical pharmacy in several speciality areas. The student will be expected to demonstrate professional competence in patient counselling, obtaining medication histories, providing drug information, applied pharmacokinetics and related areas. Credit will be granted after the completion of 900 hours of approved clinical training.

A clinical experience which will provide the student with the opportunity to practice clinical pharmacy in several speciality areas. The student will be expected to demonstrate professional competence in patient counselling, obtaining medication histories, providing drug information, applied pharmacokinetics and related areas. Credit will be granted after the completion of 900 hours of approved clinical training.

This course is an introduction into Physiologically Based Biopharmaceutic Modeling (PBBM) and physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling, relevant to modern drug development and regulatory biowaivers. The core pharmaceutical scientific focus is on understanding basic and advanced physical chemical, biopharmaceutic and pharmacokinetic principles through physiological based modeling approaches. The graduate and undergraduate students will actively engage with contemporary modeling software, concurrently learning both the pharmaceutical foundations and practical operation of the software and how this can be used in further mechanistic drug development and for regulatory applications. An appreciation of in silico drug development is important for both in order to develop a thorough understanding of physicochemical and biopharmaceutical principles and advanced concepts such as: in vitro in vivo correlation, bio-relevant dissolution and disposition phenomena and special populations. Prerequisites: Undergraduate students: Pharm 302 and 315 (pharmaceutics 2 and pharmacokinetics). Graduate students: pharmacy degree (M.Sc., PharmD) or equivalent with exposure to pharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics as undergraduate students or with consent from the faculty.

The focus of this course is on the design and development of novel delivery systems for various treatment and diagnostic applications. A particular attention will be paid to the physicochemical principles behind the development of different drug delivery systems, their biological application and significance. Emphasis is given to polymer based systems and assembled nano-carriers for the delivery of therapeutic drugs, proteins, vaccines and genes. Prerequisite: Consent of Faculty.

Theoretical considerations basic to the technology of pharmaceutical dosage forms to meet the requirements of therapeutic efficacy, stability, and safety. Laboratory: development and formulation of pharmaceutical products. Prerequisite: consent of Faculty.

An advanced course designed to provide students with the theoretical aspects of pharmacokinetics including compartmental and non-compartmental methods. Students will gain hands-on experience with the use of computers, population methods, and the role of pharmacokinetics in the development of drugs. Seminar time is devoted to pharmacokinetic analyses used in clinical pharmacology. Prerequisite: PHARM 303 or equivalent, or consent of the Faculty. Note: Offered alternate years.

Basic interpretation and examples of use of NMR spectroscopy in problems of pharmaceutical synthesis and its studies of the mode of action of medicinally active compounds. Prerequisite: consent of Faculty. Note: Offered alternate years.

The chemistry, biochemistry and kinetics of drug metabolism together with the factors affecting metabolism; the practical aspects of in vitro and in vivo studies of drug metabolism; the excretion of drugs by various routes and factors affecting excretion, the kinetics of excretion. Note: Offered alternate years.

Assigned readings, tutorials, and seminars on recent advances and methodological approaches in Pharmacy, conducted under the direction of academic staff members in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Directed studies in pharmaceutical research, using one or more techniques of special interest to individual students. Prerequisites: consent of the Faculty and the supervising faculty member.

This course develops students in the critical written and oral communication skills required for successful graduate training, with particular emphasis on writing abstracts, creating research posters, and presenting research orally. All students deliver a 20-min oral presentation in the Winter term. Required of all MSc and PhD students.

This course develops students in the critical written and oral communication skills required for successful graduate training, with particular emphasis on writing abstracts, creating research posters, and presenting research orally. All students deliver a 20-min oral presentation in the Winter term. Required of all MSc and PhD students.