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Explore the scientific principles of drug discovery and development, covering areas like pharmacology, drug formulations, nanomedicine, diagnostic techniques, and analytical chemistry. This program prepares you for graduate studies or technical roles in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or biotech industries. At UBC's Pharmaceutical Sciences program, you'll master core scientific concepts while enhancing collaboration skills, leadership qualities, and business acumen. Graduates emerge with the expertise, hands-on experience, and critical thinking capabilities necessary to engage in significant economic, social, and policy debates.
Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
Degree-specific requirements: Pharmaceutical Sciences
English Language Admission Standard: Canadian Academic English Language assessment - Overall 70; Cambridge English Qualifications – 180; UBC Certificate in English – 600; International English Language Testing System (Academic) - 6.5, with no part less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - Overall: 65, Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Writing: 60, Speaking: 60; Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test - Overall: 90, Reading: 22, Listening: 22, Writing: 21, Speaking: 21.