Core Area
Education
Strategic Area
Graduate and post-graduate program development and refinement aligned with areas of learner and industry and sector demand
Goal Status
In Progress
Objectives
- Entrepreneur in Residence developing collaboration ideas with PharmD program in PHRM 351 (2024/25).
- Explore the possibility of formal internships in BPSc (2025).
Achieved Goals
Graduate
- Developed and launched “Entrepreneurship in Pharmaceutical Sciences”, under ADGPS portfolio, to introduce the business concept and mindset. Co-taught with Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Dr. Shyh Dar Li pilot and a UBC Pharm Sci MSc alumnus (May–Jun 2023).
- Organized two entrepreneur-focused workshops with PharmD, one in PHRM 351 and UBC Pharmaceutical Industry and Healthtech club (Pitech) (summer 2023).
- Designed and developed the curriculum, admission policies and procedures, and other necessary administrative structures for the Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy program with the aim of launch (2024).
- Launched the inaugural annual PharmSci Venture Competition in collaboration with ADGPS and DAE’s office (2024); 5 teams participated. Throughout the event, students received guidance from Linh Le (Entrepreneur-in-Residence) and mentors from local biotech companies. Final pitch (March 2025).
- Participated in the SBME Propels Commercialization Workshop Series (Nov 2024).
Undergrad
- Launched the experiential component of the BPSc program (2023/24).
- BPSc program sought community and industry partners for practicum placements in career-focused positions (Winter 2024–25).