Master of Science (Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)

The degree specialization is in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Pharmacy Practice

Program Requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of 6 units in coursework and a thesis.

Two 3-unit graduate level courses selected in consultation with the supervisor
Coursework will depend on the area of specialization, the undergraduate background of the student, and the recommendation of the supervisor or supervisory committee.
All students are expected to participate in Faculty activities (e.g., faculty seminars, Faculty Research Day, final oral presentations) during their program
Students must register once for credit in PHARM 697
Additional coursework may be required

Registration in 900-level THES. Students must complete and successfully defend a thesis. Students are required to give a final oral presentation of their research, ideally within two weeks of the thesis defense.

The minimum period of residence is two four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.

The time required to complete the MSc will vary with the individual candidate; however, a minimum of two years is normally required.

The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is four years.