Training the next generation of drug discovery scientists.
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Get Involved in Our Experiential Program
The Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPSc) program is designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Practicums are unpaid internships for 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.
What Is Practicum?
PHAR 495 is a practicum course providing students with hands-on experience equivalent to one full-time term of work in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Industry is broad in nature and may include opportunities in formulation science, process engineering, quality assurance, regulatory affairs and others.
Students are expected to work full-time hours over the course of the term, either in Winter Session Term 1 (September to December) or Winter Session Term 2 (January to April).
Who Are the BPSc Students?
Our students learn about the drug discovery and development process from start to finish. They are unique in that they also have hands-on experience with laboratory techniques including—but not limited to—analytical chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology.
By the fourth year of the program, students are able to:
- Apply theoretical knowledge to practical applications.
- Conduct experiments and analyze the resulting data.
- Develop original research questions and design appropriate experimental or observational studies.
- Collaborate effectively with others and work well in teams.
- Communicate scientific findings and disciplinary knowledge clearly and effectively.
Why Partner with UBC?
- You will access highly skilled and motivated students with expertise in drug discovery to support your R&D work.
- You can enhance your company's reputation as a leader in drug discovery research and education.
- You will support the development of job-ready graduates by providing input on our curriculum.
- You will have opportunities to evaluate students as potential future employees, potentially cutting down recruiting costs and streamlining the hiring process.
- Students can contribute innovative ideas and new outlooks to the workplace.
- Students can contribute to a wide range of tasks, both general and specific, depending on your needs.
Do You Want to Train a Student? The Process Starts Here.
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Learn More about the BPSc Program
The BPSc 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. We offer access to state-of-the-art laboratories, industry placements in the final year of the program and a wide array of elective courses to supplement the core curriculum and provide personalized programs of study.
Other Ways to Get Involved
SHARE YOUR INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Join our seminar courses as a guest speaker.
CONNECT WITH OUR RESEARCHERS
Develop a collaborative research project with our Faculty.
CREATE A STUDENT
AWARD
Recognize our students through scholarships or sponsorships.
Contact Us
For further information or queries, please contact Jessica Kalra, Assistant Professor of Teaching, at jessica.kalra@ubc.ca.