DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
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OVERVIEW
You’re ready to work at the forefront of pharmaceutical sciences advancement. Take your education to the next level with a PhD at UBC Pharm Sci. It’s where you’ll work shoulder to shoulder with other leading experts in the field of pharmaceutical sciences, contributing knowledge, developing solutions, and shaping the future of health care. Come to work every day at one of the world’s most inspiring campuses, where you will find exceptional mentors and supervisors, and state-of-the-art facilities.
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WHAT MAKES THE PROGRAM UNIQUE?
At UBC Pharm Sci, our research has shaped our outstanding international reputation. This is the place to collaborate with some of the world’s foremost pharmaceutical experts, generating relevant, evidence-based and industry-focused research that makes a positive impact on broader society.
As a PhD student, you will embark upon a journey of academic discovery by working alongside renowned researchers who are at the top of their fields. Right from the onset of the program, you will be welcomed by a vibrant collegial community, receive individualized guidance to shape your customized study plan, and receive mentorship from senior researchers. During the program, you will enrich your knowledge and build your skills set to prepare for careers in academia or industry, while exploring research frontiers in world-class facilities. Our graduates are often highly sought after by the pharmaceutical industry for their expertise in drug discovery and development.
Our PhD program attracts some of the brightest and most curious scientific minds, so you can expect to work alongside some of the best scholars to inspire you. Our student body is diverse both in terms of educational backgrounds and global talent. More than half of our graduate students join us from countries outside of Canada, bringing various perspectives to share. We offer orientation events to help new students integrate into life here in Vancouver, at UBC and within the Faculty. And our Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Student Society (PharGS) will help support you through your educational journey and make you feel right at home.I knew that by studying at UBC I would receive a world-renowned and highly reputable degree. Also, coming from a sleepy, rural Ontario town I craved a new adventure and the West Coast seemed like a perfect fit.Jennifer Brown
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FacultyFaculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesMode Of DeliveryIn person at UBC VancouverRegistration OptionsFull-timeProgram ComponentsDissertationAcademic UnitFaculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesSpecializationPharmaceutical SciencesTuition (First Year)Domestic: $5,197.59 | International: $9,131.31INFORMATION SESSIONS RegisterAPPLICATION GUIDE Download2022 GRADUATE VIEWBOOK ViewGRADPROSPECT NEWSLETTER Subscribe
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SEPTEMBER 2022 INTAKEAPPLICATION OPEN DATE01 October 2021CANADIAN APPLICANT DEADLINE15 January 2022INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT DEADLINE15 January 2022
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Departments/Programs may update graduate degree program details through the Faculty & Staff portal. To update the application inquiries contact details please use this form.PETAR ILIEVI have an interest in target-based drug-discovery and in my PhD I wanted to explore the use of the latest target-engagement techniques for developing new inhibitors. I joined UBC and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in particular, because I wanted to work with Dr. Brent Page, who has…MICHAEL ROWLEYI wanted to study at a university with a sterling reputation in the research community that also had a diverse community of peers and well situated in nature. UBC met and exceeded all of these criteria!YUEJIAN LIUI browsed many excellent research topics from the universities in Canada and found myself most intrigued by the work done in the Collier and Coughtrie labs. Also, UBC is one of the top universities in Canada and in the world.TARIQUE BENBOWI wanted to attend a University that had high success in pharmaceutical drug discovery research, a diverse community, and researchers with similar research interests. UBC fit all these criteria perfectly!