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Master of Science [M.S] [Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences] From University of Alberta

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Master of Science [M.S] (Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Pharmacy,

Pharmacy

₹5.4 L/Yr

CA$8,874 /Yr

Offered By: Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research, University of Alberta

The University of Alberta offers an MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences for a duration of 2 years.
It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers graduate programs leading to the degrees are:
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The minimum requirement for an MSc is 6 credit hours of graduate-level coursework.
Students must also complete and successfully defend a thesis.
The minimum period of residence is two four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.
The pharmaceutical sciences division traditionally has encompassed a wide range of disciplines each focused on aspects of discovery and development of new or already existing drug entities.
The area of Specialization for this program are:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy Practice
The research areas of the program are Cardiovascular, Drug Delivery, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacology and Toxicology.
The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers financial support in the form of graduate assistantships, scholarships, and awards.
Students are encouraged to apply for campus-wide scholarships and scholarships from other agencies, such as CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC, AIHS, etc.
The mission of the department is to provide pharmacy and graduate education designed to meet societal needs for safe and effective use of medications and to cultivate research and pharmacy practice.
Job opportunities for MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences are Research and Development, Sales and Marketing, etc and the average salary goes up to 47,000 USD.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹544864 (CAD 8874)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹663120 (CAD 10800)
Food	₹165780 (CAD 2700)
Health Insurance	₹59558 (CAD 970)
Books and supply	₹73680 (CAD 1200)
Total Cost	₹962138 (CAD 15670)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have a four-year undergraduate degree or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta.
A cumulative weighted average GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade] is required.
Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
The submission of GRE scores is not required for this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
Students in CBSE or CISCE schools need to present a 75%+ score on their final Class XII exams.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

61 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

310 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

125 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and awards, publications, relevant work, and volunteer experience.
Official Transcripts: Students have to submit a copy of their original official transcripts.
Reference letters: Students will choose letter writers that will be able to comment on their academic record as well as other experiences or relevant skill sets.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

Research and Development
Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs
Sales and Marketing
Academia
Hospital / Clinical / Community Pharmacy
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
UAlberta Master's Entrance Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES)	Scholarship per student₹ 5.1 L/Yr$8,312	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Deutschland Stipendium Program	Scholarship per student₹ 2.7 L/Yr$4,363	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 12.3 L/Yr$20,000	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details