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Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance (MSc)
Our one-year program provides a multidisciplinary foundation in drug safety, with specialized courses in pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacogenetics, epidemiology and law.
Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance (MSc)
Our one-year program provides a multidisciplinary foundation in drug safety, with specialized courses in pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacogenetics, epidemiology and law.
Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance (MSc)
Our one-year program provides a multidisciplinary foundation in drug safety, with specialized courses in pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacogenetics, epidemiology and law.
About the program
- Program name: Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance
- Degree level: MSc
- Duration: 1 year
- Application deadline: December 1 (international), February 1 (domestic)
- Contact: Olga Krougly okrougly@uwo.ca
Reasons to study
Expert faculty
Receive mentorship and training from faculty with diverse expertise in areas including pharmacology and toxicology, genetics, epidemiology and law
Small class sizes
Get more out of the classroom with a small cohort of peers that will push you to your full potential
Graduate-level skills
Develop advanced communication skills in interdisciplinary research and collaboration
Featured courses
- Human Toxicology
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Pharmacogenomics and Variability in Drug Response
- Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
- Adverse Events of Drug Use
- Epidemiology of Major Diseases
- Pharmacovigilance: Methods and Applications
- Legal Aspects of Drug Safety
Application requirements
Requirements
- A four-year undergraduate degree in a health-related field (from an accredited Canadian university or equivalent).
- A minimum average of B+ (78% or higher) in the last 10 full courses or 20 half-courses completed (approximately two years of full-time study).
- Successful completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a minimum grade of 75% (Canadian equivalency) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) completed within the last five years.
- At least two years of work experience in public health or public health policy.
Documentation
- Unofficial transcripts from post-secondary institution(s) (official/certified copies will also be required).
- Proof of registration or licensure from a relevant regulatory organization (if applying as a health practitioner).
- Professional résumé (maximum two pages).
English language proficiency
International applicants are eligible to apply. A strong level of English proficiency is required for all applicants.
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Plan your finances
What it costs
Expenses usually include tuition, fees, housing, food and other necessities.
Find your tuition and fees in the fee schedules available through the Office of the Registrar.
Support available
As a graduate learner, you may be eligible to receive financial support.
Graduate students who find themselves in financial need have access to a full range of bursary programs, loans and financial aid counselling at Western.
Plan ahead
Managing your finances, time, and overall wellness are critical to your academic success.
Use the Graduate Student Affordability Calculator to estimate how much money you will need to pay for your tuition, fees, housing, food, and other necessities for a 12-month (three-term) academic year.
Career resources & opportunities
As a Western graduate student, you have access to an abundance of quality professional development opportunities, which make it simple for you to self-direct your learning and development, maximize the value of your degree, and ease your career transition.
Own Your Future
Upskilling graduates for success
Internship program
As a graduate student, you can take part in our internship program, even when the opportunity may not be directly related to your thesis research.
After graduatuon
Graduates of this programs can pursue professional school, doctoral research and advanced training, or careers as:
- Health-care professionals
- Scientists in the pharmaceutical industry
- Drug safety officers in regulatory authorities
- Health-care policy makers
- Research administrators in the public or private sector
Have questions? Connect with us!
Contact our graduate administrator for more information or get your questions answered.
Olga Krougly
Graduate Administrator
okrougly@uwo.ca
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