Extension of experiential learning and internships for trainees, leveraging our alumni and partners, and greater focus on entrepreneurship in our courses, working with our Entrepreneur-In-Residence

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).
  • Continue to explore the possibility of formal internships (i.e., co-ops) 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–June 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).
  • Initiated exploration of co-ops as a potential option for the BPSc program (2025).

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

2405 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada
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info.pharmsci@ubc.ca

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