The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is dedicated to supporting our trainees' career development by organizing events and providing resources to grow academic, research and professional skills.
Pharmaceutical Sciences Resources
Catalyze Your Career Workshop Series
Progressive, interactive workshops for Pharm Sci trainees to gain techniques for reflecting on career interests, exploring career options and jumping into the job market prepared.
Pharm Sci Venture Competition (PSVC)
A chance for Pharm Sci trainees to get a taste of entrepreneurship and learn from biotech professionals what makes a successful innovation. Participants will attend workshops and develop a pitch deck to present to judges.
Three Minute Thesis
Participants have just three minutes to explain the breadth and significance of their research project to a non-specialist audience. Participants will first compete within their faculties and winners will have a chance to compete against students across UBC.
Graduate and Postdoctoral Research Symposium (GPRS)
Annual event where Pharm Sci research trainees can showcase their research through presentations and poster sessions. Includes a keynote speaker and networking opportunities. More information coming soon!
Career Pathways in Pharmaceutical Sciences (CPiPS)
Annual professional development event hosted by the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) UBC Chapter that allows Pharm Sci trainees to network with industry professionals and gain insights into non-academic career paths. More information coming soon!
UBC Resources
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Provides services and support to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows throughout their career journey. Learn about Graduate Pathways to Success, the Graduate Game Plan and other professional development resources and events.
UBC Graduate Student Society (GSS)
Run by grad students, for grad students. GSS represents and advocates on behalf of all UBC graduate students and provides services to members. Learn more about graduate student-specific resources, services and events.
UBC Postdoc Association
An interdisciplinary group of postdoctoral fellows and research associates that works closely with the Postdoctoral Fellows Office to advocate and represent all members. Learn about postdoc-specific resources and events.
UBC Career Centre
UBC Career Centre helps students and graduates from all academic disciplines explore who they are and what they bring to the world. Talk with a career educator, attend upcoming career events and workshops, and explore career resources.
UBC Wellness Centre
A peer-hosted space that offers many wellbeing programs to help students to achieve their personal and academic goals. Ask about resources and explore training in a secure and private setting.
STEM Writing Resources for Learning (ScWRL)
A resource that provides freely available materials for teaching and learning in STEM communication. Utilize these resources to communicate effectively and develop writing skills.
External Partners and Tools
MITACS Training
A suite of professional development courses for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with content aligned to competencies needed by industry partners and employers. Free for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at Canadian universities; register here.
Centre for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL)
A network of research-intensive universities interested in enhancing training and support for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who teach STEM undergraduate classes. Learn about upcoming events and resources here.
MyIDP
A unique, web-based career-planning tool designed to help graduate students and postdocs in the sciences identify and achieve their career aspirations. Register and use tool for free here.
National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD)
Independent community committed to helping academics thrive, from grad student to tenured professor. Register for free using UBC credentials to become a member, and gain access to resources, courses and toolkits.
Science to Business Network (S2BN)
An organization that partners with academia and industry to provide mentorship to trainees and scientists interested in career path opportunities outside of academia. Learn about upcoming events and resources here here.