Program Overview
The Pharmacology and Therapeutics at McGill University is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Pharmacology and Therapeutics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 7,248 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,465 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Québec, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pharmacology and Therapeutics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Comprehensive
- Research Professionalism for Pharmacologists
- Scientific Communication for Pharmacologists
- Statistics for Pharmacologists
- Neuropharmacology
- Endocrine Pharmacology
- Drug Discovery & Development
- Structural Pharmacology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All applicants must:
- Hold one of the following degrees: B.Sc.
- Have a background in one of the following disciplines:
- Health Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physical Sciences
Admission to the program is based on the applicants:
- Academic record (3.00/4.00 or 3.20/4.00 in the last 2 years of study)
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Interviews with members of the Graduate Training Committee
- Test scores (when applicable)
Applications will be considered when the following documents have been uploaded to your application:
- Completed official McGill University online application
- All transcripts from undergraduate or graduate degrees (even if the degree is not completed)(The transcripts of your current studies do not need to be "final" transcripts. We require grades up until the semester currently in progress at the time of application and a requirement for admission, if accepted, would be to provide final transcripts with the date of graduation).
- Your CV
- A Personal Statement
- Two (2) confidential letters of recommendation preferably from professors or research-related employers. There is no "standard form" and letters should be on letterheard and signed.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,248 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,465 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,248 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,465 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McGill University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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