University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

Faculty:Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Areas of Research:Pharmaceutics, biopharmaceutics, physical pharmacy, bionucleonics, radiopharmacy, medicinal chemistry, pharmacoeconomics, pharmaceutical chemistry, drug analysis, drug metabolism, microbiology, pharmacology, hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, toxicology, pharmacy administration, and pharmaceutical biotechnology.
Thesis Based:Yes
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,827

See UAlberta's Tuition and Fees page for full details.

Careers:Pharmacists

Description:

The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy.

Research may be undertaken in the areas of pharmaceutical science and pharmacy practice. Prospective graduate students are encouraged to visit the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences website to review the facilities available, specific research areas of our faculty, and our Graduate Studies Handbook, which contains further details and guidelines for our program.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    The Faculty's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

    Applicants should normally be graduates in pharmacy, however the Faculty will accept qualified applicants with degrees in related fields.
    Test Scores:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 213] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 88] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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