Pharmacology and education in Canada: a personal perspective

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Canadian universities offering pharmacology courses have reported an increase in the number of students in the filed, particularly in the graduate courses. These courses are typically taken by students as part of the training of dental, medical, nursing, veterinary, pharmacy and veterinary students. However, pharmacology as a field is still burdened by the lack of awareness that pharmacology is a distinct discipline that can offer wide opportunities for research and application.

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Teaching Pharmacology in the UK: a view from academia

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Pharmacology courses in the UK have benefited from an increase in the number of students that has also increased the student to teach ratio. Pharmacology departments in the UK are funded by teaching and research. Students are required to finish a curriculum comprised of lecture and laboratory classes as well as practical experience from working with a company. Departments are also working towards increasing skills training and reducing animal testing.

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Pharmacology education in the USA: the role of undergraduate programs

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Undergraduate courses in pharmacology are offered in US universities as required courses in pharmacology. Meanwhile, while a bachelor degree in pharmacology can be earned by finishing two years of baccalaureate courses and taking advanced studies in basic biomedical science and intensive courses in pharmacology. Students are then required to undergo industrial internships or summer fellowships in private pharmaceutical firms.

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