PhD Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program Requirements

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Pharmaceutical Sciences requires the completion of graduate coursework, professional development activities, a comprehensive examination and a doctoral dissertation. Both full-time and part-time students in the PhD program follow the same requirements, as outlined below:

  • PHAR 590 Research in the Pharmaceutical Sciences: Principles and Methods
  • PHAR 591 Scholarly Integrity and Research Ethics
  • PHAR 648 Seminar for Ph.D. Students
  • PHAR 649 Doctoral Dissertation
  • Additional courses may be required to help fill knowledge gaps in your chosen area of study and prepare for the comprehensive exam.
  • CTLT Instructional Skills Workshops for Graduate Students

Please refer to the Academic Calendar for detailed program requirements.

Suggested Program Timeline

Timelines for completion of the PhD program varies from student to student. Typically, PhD students are expected to complete all program requirements within five years from initial registration.

A flow chart of the recommended PhD program timeline. In Year 1, complete the courses PHAR 590, PHAR 591, PHAR 648, additional courses, CTLT Instructional Skills Workshops for grad students, and start PHAR 649. In Year 2, complete the comprehensive examination, and continue PHAR 648 and PHAR 649. In Year 3, continue PHAR 648 and PHAR 649. In Years 4-5, complete PHAR 648 and the thesis and defence for PHAR 649.

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Vancouver, BC Canada
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