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Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

PHRM: Pharmacy


  1. PHRM 100 (18) Foundations of Pharmacy

    Scientific concepts and pharmacy practice principles. Role of the pharmacist, patient assessment skills, professional identity, communication skills, and an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  2. PHRM 111 (15) Medication Management I

    Modules and integration activities focusing on: an introduction to infectious diseases; musculoskeletal disorders; dermatology; eyes, ears, nose, and throat disorders; and hematology. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 100.

  3. PHRM 131 (2) Study Design and Interpretation I

    Principles of clinical study design, focusing on biostatistical foundations, randomized controlled trials, and systematic review of randomized controlled trials. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  4. PHRM 141 (2) Seminar: Pharmacists in Practice I

    Current and future roles for pharmacists and controversies in pharmacy practice. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  5. PHRM 161 (2) Technology in Healthcare

    Knowledge and skills related to the role and applications of technology in health care. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  6. PHRM 170 (1) Community Service Learning I

    Service learning activities with external community partner sites and members. Pass/Fail. Not offered in 2023/24. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  7. PHRM 171 (2) Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Outpatient I

    Prescription processing, drug distribution systems, and select patient care activities in real world outpatient environments. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: All of PHRM 100, PHRM 111, PHRM 131, PHRM 141, PHRM 161.

  8. PHRM 211 (15) Medication Management II

    Modules and integration activities focusing on respirology and cardiovascular disorders. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Corequisite: PHRM 231.

  9. PHRM 212 (15) Medication Management III

    Modules and integration activities focusing on nephrology, endocrinology, and neurology. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 211.

  10. PHRM 221 (2) Nutrition for Pharmacists

    Foundations of nutrition, nutrition for healthy individuals through the lifespan, and selected clinical applications of nutrition in pharmacy practice.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 171.

  11. PHRM 231 (2) Study Design and Interpretation II

    Principles of screening and diagnostic tests, clinical prediction rules, clinical practice guidelines, conflicts of interest, economic evaluation of therapeutics and medical technologies, harm-benefit analysis, and how to incorporate the best available evidence into practice. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Corequisite: PHRM 211.

  12. PHRM 241 (2) Seminar: Pharmacists in Practice II

    Current and future roles for pharmacists and controversies in pharmacy practice, focusing on the roles and training opportunities for pharmacists in specialty areas of outpatient and inpatient practice. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 171.

  13. PHRM 251 (1) Institutional Practice Skills

    Preparation for experiential learning in the hospital setting. Focuses on enhancing familiarity with the care environment and developing skills suited for students to apply to patient care during institutional experiential rotations. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 171.

  14. PHRM 252 (1) Clinical Skills: Administration of Injections

    Training for authorization to administer injections. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Equivalency: PHRM 361.

  15. PHRM 261 (1) Indigenous Health and Cultural Safety

    Overview of Indigenous health in Canada and the role a pharmacist can have in collaborating with Indigenous communities in providing culturally safe care and healing This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 171.

  16. PHRM 270 (1) Community Service Learning II

    Service learning activities with external community partner sites and members. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 171.

  17. PHRM 271 (2) Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Outpatient II

    Prescription processing, drug distribution systems, and select patient care activities in real world outpatient environments. Focus on direct patient care activities. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: All of PHRM 211, PHRM 212, PHRM 221, PHRM 231, PHRM 241, PHRM 252, PHRM 252, PHRM 261, PHRM 270.

  18. PHRM 272 (1) Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Inpatient

    Prescription processing, drug distribution systems, and select patient care activities in real world inpatient environments. Focus on direct patient care activities. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: All of PHRM 211, PHRM 212, PHRM 221, PHRM 231, PHRM 241, PHRM 251, PHRM 252, PHRM 261, PHRM 270.

  19. PHRM 300 (2-9) d Special Topics

  20. PHRM 301 (2-9) c Selected Topics

    Thesis or essay.

  21. PHRM 302 (2-6) c Directed Studies in Clinical Pharmacy

    Individual assignments involving library and clinical investigation of specific problems relating to drug utilization and information topics.

  22. PHRM 303 (2-6) c Directed Studies in Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics

    Individual assignments involving library and laboratory investigation of problems involved in the development of pharmaceutical dosage forms.

  23. PHRM 304 (2-6) c Directed Studies in Pharmacy Education

    Individual assignments involving library and scholarly inquiry related to pharmacy education.

  24. PHRM 305 (2-6) c Directed Studies in Pharmacology

    Individual assignments involving library and laboratory investigation of certain aspects of drug action.

  25. PHRM 306 (2-6) c Directed Studies in Pharmacy Practice

    Individual assignments involving library and field work investigations of problems associated with pharmacy practice.

  26. PHRM 307 (2-6) c Directed Studies in Epidemiology and Health Outcomes

    Individual assignments involving scholarly inquiry related to epidemiology or health outcomes.

  27. PHRM 311 (12) Medication Management IV

    Modules and integration activities focusing on psychiatry; gastroenterology disorders; and oncology and palliative care.

    Prerequisite: All of PHRM 271, PHRM 272.

  28. PHRM 312 (12) Medication Management V

    Modules and integration activities focusing on reproductive health, sexual health, and genitourinary disorders; special infectious diseases; and toxicology. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: One of PHRM 271, PHRM 272.

  29. PHRM 321 (3) Travel Health

    Providing a consultative service to patients based on patient medical and travel history. Recommending and administering vaccinations according to guidelines. Making recommendations regarding oral medications needed for safe travel. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  30. PHRM 322 (3) Peer Teaching in Pharmacy Skills

    Development and delivery of patient counselling role-playing activities.

  31. PHRM 323 (3) Pharmaceutical Care in Indigenous Health

    Indigenous health in Canada and the role pharmacists' cultural humility and safety can play when collaborating with other health professionals and Indigenous communities to provide care and healing. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  32. PHRM 325 (3) Clinical Pharmacokinetics

    Lectures and discussions of topics on the application of pharmacokinetic principles and the use of therapeutic drug level monitoring in clinical pharmacy practice. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  33. PHRM 326 (3) Renal Pharmacotherapeutics

    Case-based approach to the pathophysiology, pharmacology, clinical pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapy in nephrology with emphasis on the integration and application of fundamental principles to clinical situations in class. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: Third-year standing.

  34. PHRM 327 (3) Toxicology and Precision Medicine

    Basic principles of toxicology; toxicity of pharmaceuticals, and precision medicine approaches to mitigate toxicity. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  35. PHRM 328 (3) Pharmacology of Drugs of Misuse and Abuse

    Biological, pharmacological, and psychological aspects of drugs of misuse and abuse. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  36. PHRM 329 (3) Leadership Experience Applied to Pharmacy (LEAP)

    Leadership skills in preparation for the practice of pharmacy in direct or non-direct patient care settings and contexts. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  37. PHRM 330 (3) Pharmacy Practice in Acute and Critically Ill Patients

    Pharmaceutical care concepts for managing acute and critically ill patients. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: Third-year standing and a combined grade average of 70% in PHRM 211 and PHRM 212.

  38. PHRM 332 (3) Practical Applications of Pharmacoepidemiology & Health Economics

    Principles and methods of collecting epidemiological and economic evidence used to assess the value of pharmaceuticals and services provided by pharmacists. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  39. PHRM 333 (3) Pharmacotherapy in Oncology

    Common oncological diseases and their drug treatment. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  40. PHRM 340 (3) Pain Research and Therapy

    Basic mechanisms and the clinical management of acute and chronic pain. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: Third Year standing.

  41. PHRM 341 (2) Seminar: Pharmacists in Practice III

    Current and potential roles for pharmacists, and contemporary issues in pharmacy practice. Focus on the role of pharmacists as patient educators, researchers and collaborators in interprofessional teams. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: One of PHRM 271, PHRM 272.

  42. PHRM 346 (3) Diabesity

    Current issues in obesity and diabetes from pathophysiology to patient care, with a focus on healthcare quality improvement, patient safety, and optimizing outcomes.

    Prerequisite: Third-year standing.

    Equivalency: PHAR 546.

  43. PHRM 351 (3) Practice Management and Leadership

    Application of management and leadership principles and skills to pharmacy operations. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: All of PHRM 271, PHRM 272.

  44. PHRM 361 (1) Clinical Skills: Administration of Injections

    Training for authorization to administer injections. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Equivalency: PHRM 252.

  45. PHRM 371 (4) Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Outpatient III

    Direct patient care activities in an outpatient setting. Building on existing pharmaceutical knowledge and problem solving ability. Increased involvement in diverse patient care situations. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: One of PHRM 311, PHRM 312, PHRM 341, PHRM 351.

  46. PHRM 441 (1) Seminar: Advanced Topics in Pharmacy Practice

    Pharmacists in practice, emerging pharmacy practice issues and pharmacists as preceptors. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 371.

  47. PHRM 450 (2) PharmD Seminar

    Seminar course about current and potential roles for pharmacists. Students will also deliver an individual and a group seminar. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  48. PHRM 451 (4) Critical Appraisal of Pharmacotherapy Literature

    Principles of clinical study design, focusing on randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, epidemiologic studies (cohort, case-control), pharmacoeconomic analyses, clinical prediction rules, and guidelines. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  49. PHRM 452 (4) Patient Assessment Skills

    Principles and practices of patient assessment, applied to the monitoring of drug efficacy and toxicity. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  50. PHRM 453 (3) Applied Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacogenomics

    Pharmacokinetic monitoring of drug therapy in common clinical situations with foundations for application to other drugs. Pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine principles and applications to practice. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  51. PHRM 454 (2) Practice Management

    Values, concepts, issues and responsibilities of individuals exercising leadership and management roles in pharmacy practice and health care settings. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  52. PHRM 461 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 1

    Therapeutic foundations. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  53. PHRM 462 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 2

    Respirology, dermatology, and ears, eyes, nose, and throat. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 461.

  54. PHRM 463 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 3

    Cardiovascular disorders. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 461.

  55. PHRM 464 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 4

    Infectious diseases. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 461.

  56. PHRM 465 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 5

    Neurology and psychiatry. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 461.

  57. PHRM 466 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 6

    Gastroenterology and musculoskeletal disorders. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 461.

  58. PHRM 467 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 7

    Genitourinary disorders, reproductive health, endocrinology, and nephrology. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 461.

  59. PHRM 468 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 8

    Oncology, hematology, and toxicology. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 461.

  60. PHRM 469 (2) Pharmacotherapeutics 9

    Acute and critical care of nephrology, neurology, cardiovascular disorders, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and respirology. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 461.

  61. PHRM 471 (12) Outpatient Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

    Application of integrated problem-solving skills to resolve increasingly complex drug-therapy problems in outpatient settings. Patient care will be provided for a wide range of therapeutic areas. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 371.

  62. PHRM 472 (12) Inpatient and Health Authority-Based Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

    Application of integrated problem-solving skills to resolve increasingly complex drug-therapy problems in inpatient and/or health authority-based settings. Patient care will be provided for a wide range of therapeutic areas. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 371.

  63. PHRM 473 (6/12) d Selected Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

    Diverse options available in such domains as patient care (various settings), research, health policy, education, and others. The available placement options will vary from year to year depending on site/preceptor availability. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 371.

  64. PHRM 481 (2) Healthcare Quality Improvement

    Builds on the foundation of patient care and management learning with knowledge about healthcare system improvement. Focuses on principles of quality measurement and quality improvement in health. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PHRM 371.

  65. PHRM 491 (6) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Outpatient

    Application of integrated problem-solving skills to resolve increasingly complex drug-therapy problems in a variety of outpatient settings. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: All of PHRM 451, PHRM 452, PHRM 453, PHRM 461.

  66. PHRM 492 (6) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Inpatient and Health Authority-Based

    Application of integrated problem-solving skills to resolve increasingly complex drug-therapy problems in a variety of inpatient and/or health authority-based settings. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: All of PHRM 451, PHRM 452, PHRM 453, PHRM 461.

  67. PHRM 493 (6) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Specialized Outpatient

    Application of integrated problem-solving skills to resolve increasingly complex drug-therapy problems in a variety of specialized outpatient settings. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: All of PHRM 451, PHRM 452, PHRM 453, PHRM 461.

  68. PHRM 494 (6) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Ambulatory/Primary Care

    Application of integrated problem-solving skills to resolve increasingly complex drug-therapy problems in a variety of ambulatory or primary care settings. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: All of PHRM 451, PHRM 452, PHRM 453, PHRM 461.

  69. PHRM 495 (6) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Selected Direct Patient Care

    Application of integrated problem-solving skills to resolve increasingly complex drug-therapy problems in outpatient or inpatient settings. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: All of PHRM 451, PHRM 452, PHRM 453, PHRM 461.

  70. PHRM 496 (8) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Selected Direct Patient Care or Non-Direct Patient Care

    Options available in such domains as patient care (various settings), research, health policy, education, and others. The available placement options will vary from year to year depending on site/practice educator availability. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: All of PHRM 451, PHRM 452, PHRM 453, PHRM 461.

  71. PHRM 499 (1) Comprehensive Examination

    Assessment of skills in the clinical problem-solving process. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of all other coursework.

  72. PHRM 520 (3) Leadership and Organizational Behaviour

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  73. PHRM 521 (3) Evidence-Informed Decision-Making in Healthcare

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  74. PHRM 522 (6) Contemporary Leadership Issues in Pharmacy

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  75. PHRM 523 (3) Leadership in Pharmacy Education

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  76. PHRM 524 (3) Pharmacy Leadership Seminar

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.


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