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.

Coursework

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.

Two 3-unit graduate level courses selected in consultation with the supervisor; additional coursework may be required

PHARM 697 - Advanced Oral, & Written Skills in Graduate Training (must be registered in once for credit)

Thesis

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.

Residence Requirement

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

Length of Program

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.