Program Requirements
The minimum requirement for a PhD is ★12 of graduate level coursework. The Department may approve a reduction to ★6 of graduate level coursework for students entering the PhD program after completing a previous graduate degree. Departmental approval of the reduction will depend on the student’s background and a recommendation from the supervisor and supervisory committee. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater in courses taken during the graduate program. Students must pass a candidacy exam and successfully prepare and defend a thesis on an approved research topic. All graduate students are expected to attend graduate seminars during their program and must register once for credit in PHARM 697 .
The degree specialization is in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Pharmacy Practice.
There is no language requirement for the degree.
The minimum period of residence is two academic years of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.