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:
- 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.
- Graduate Student Presentation Skills Workshop
*All graduate students must maintain continuous registration in their thesis course (PHAR 649 for PhD students) during the winter (September to April) and summer (May to August) academic sessions at UBC until program completion. Similarly, all students must register in the seminar course (PHAR 648 for PhD students) during the winter session each year until program completion.
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.
