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Our research-focused MSc program enables students to undertake cutting-edge research initiatives while gaining comprehensive training across diverse pharmaceutical science disciplines. You'll benefit from expert mentorship, a challenging academic setting, personalized study plans, and cutting-edge research infrastructure.
Ranked among Canada's premier Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate programs, our faculty and students operate at the dynamic forefront of health sciences. Our groundbreaking research creates measurable improvements in critical areas including novel drug development and enhanced patient care solutions. The meaningful work we pursue directly benefits human health and wellbeing.
As a Pharm Sci graduate student, you'll begin an intellectual adventure collaborating with distinguished researchers at the peak of their professions. From day one, you'll join an energetic academic community, receive tailored advice to design your unique curriculum, and obtain guidance from experienced scientists. Throughout your studies, you'll expand your expertise and develop professional capabilities for academic or industry careers while pushing boundaries in state-of-the-art research environments. Our alumni are consistently in high demand within the pharmaceutical sector for their specialized knowledge in pharmaceutical innovation.
Applicants for a master's degree program must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from UBC with: a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76-79% at UBC) in third-year level and above courses; or academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study; or applicants who have a four-year bachelor's degree, or its academic equivalent, which does not meet the requirements stated above, but who have had significant formal training and relevant professional experience to offset such deficiencies, may be granted admission on the recommendation of the appropriate graduate program or faculty 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