BPSc

The Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers the highest quality education in pharmaceutical sciences, equipping our graduates for technical positions in the discovery, development, and production areas of the pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotechnology, and natural products industries.

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Practicum Courses

PHAR 485
Research Project

  • Occurs in 4th year, either in Winter Session Term 1 (Sep to Dec) or Term 2 (Jan to April)
  • One full-time term of work
  • Course Coordinator: Tristan Lai

PHAR 485 provides research experience on a defined research project in an area of pharmaceutical research.
 

PHAR 495 
Practicum

  • Occurs in 4th year, either in Winter Session Term 1 (Sep to Dec) or Term 2 (Jan to April)
  • One full-time term of work
  • Course Coordinator: Tristan Lai

PHAR 495 provides practicum experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.  

Become an Industry Partner

Practicums are unpaid internships for BPSc students in their 4th year of the program. These practicums are a crucial component of our curriculum, offering students the opportunity to apply classroom learning within the industry. As industry partners, you will provide students with invaluable hands-on experience, fostering their professional development and ensuring they are well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to your workforce upon graduation.

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