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Prepare to lead at the cutting edge of pharmaceutical innovation. Elevate your academic journey with a PhD from UBC Pharm Sci, where you'll collaborate with top-tier researchers to expand knowledge, create impactful solutions, and transform healthcare's future. Experience daily inspiration on one of the world's most dynamic campuses, complete with distinguished mentors, advanced facilities, and a thriving research community.
UBC Pharm Sci's groundbreaking research has earned global recognition. Here, you'll partner with preeminent pharmaceutical scientists to conduct meaningful, evidence-driven research that addresses real-world challenges and benefits society.
As a PhD candidate, you'll begin an exciting intellectual adventure alongside field-leading researchers. From day one, you'll join a supportive academic network, receive personalized advising to craft your unique study path, and gain invaluable mentorship from established scholars. Throughout the program, you'll expand your expertise and develop critical skills for academic or industry careers while pushing boundaries in cutting-edge research environments. Our alumni frequently become top candidates for pharmaceutical companies seeking specialists in drug innovation.
Our PhD program draws exceptional scientific talent from around the world, ensuring you'll learn alongside brilliant peers. Our diverse student population represents varied academic traditions and international perspectives, with over 50% coming from outside Canada. We provide orientation programs to ease your transition to Vancouver, UBC, and our Faculty. The Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Student Society (PharGS) offers ongoing support throughout your studies, helping you feel welcomed and connected.
Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) must have completed one of the following requirements prior to admission: a master's degree (or equivalent) from an approved institution, with clear evidence of research ability or potential and a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76-79% at UBC) in all graduate courses; a bachelor's degree, with one year of study in a master's program with 12 credits of first-class average, of which, normally, 9 credits must be at the 500 level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first-class standing, and clear evidence of research ability or potential. Transfer directly into a doctoral program is normally accomplished after the first year of study and will not be permitted after the completion of the second year in a master's program; or in exceptional cases, applicants who hold an honours bachelor's degree with an overall average in the A grade range and who demonstrate advanced research ability may be granted direct admission to a doctoral degree program on recommendation of the admitting graduate program and approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
TOEFL (IBT) OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
100
ibT Reading 22
ibT Writing 22
ibT Listening 22
ibT Speaking 22
IELTS OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
7.0
IELTS Reading 6.5
IELTS Writing 6.5
IELTS Listening 6.5
IELTS Speaking 6.5