Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Pharmacology in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
48,610
(c. USD35,202.97)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This program focuses on hands-on pharmacology experimentation and lab work. Students will master whole-animal and isolated-tissue methods, along with biochemical and chemical processes. Key skills developed include researching information, designing experiments, conducting individual and team-based studies, data analysis, and effective communication. Pharmacology examines how drugs interact with living organisms, covering drug origins, chemical characteristics, biological impacts, mechanisms, medical applications, and side effects. This foundational science supports medicine, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry, midwifery, and veterinary practice. Pharmacologists' work spans from assessing pesticide risks to creating drug-based treatments for serious illnesses. Honors students can pursue deep specialization in specific areas.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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: Science
- Math (Standard XII)
- Chemistry (Standard XII)
- Physics (Standard XII) (Physics may be waived with grades of A in Senior Math and Senior Chemistry)
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.
Tuition
CAD
48,610