Program Overview
The Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Alberta is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Edmonton, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Critical Analysis of Evidence in Practice
- Advanced Patient Care Skills and Health Assessment
- Advanced Pharmacotherapy
- Frameworks for Teams, Collaboration and Education in Pharmacy Practice
- PharmD Seminars
- PharmD Experiential Learning Part 1
- PharmD Experiential Learning Part 2
- PharmD Experiential Learning Part 3
- PharmD Elective Rotation
- PharmD Specialty Elective Rotation
- Critical Analysis of Evidence in Practice
- Advanced Patient Care Skills and Health Assessment
- Advanced Pharmacotherapy - Part 1
- Frameworks for Teams, Collaboration and Education in Pharmacy Practice - Part 1
- PharmD Seminars - Part 1
- Advanced Pharmacotherapy - Part 2
- Frameworks for Teams, Collaboration and Education in Pharmacy Practice - Part 2
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for graduate admission at the University of Alberta. It is not necessary to provide a English language proficiency score if your academic institution listed you as \'Exempted from\' when your received your undergraduate degree.
If you are not exempt you must demonstrate your English language proficiency by meeting the specific score listed on the five approved English language examinations listed below.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research recognizes the following five English language examinations:
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); the minimum acceptable score is 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or a total score of 88 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (Internet-based).
The Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB); the minimum acceptable score of 85
The International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS); a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 5 on each test band
The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment with an overall minimum score of 60 with at least 60 on each subtest.
PTE (Academis): Overall minimum score of 59
Applicants who do not meet the English Language requirement, a conditional admission may be recommended subject to the sucessful completion of ESL 550 prior to the start date of the graduate.
*Note: we do not accept TOEFL scores that are more than two years old.
Graduate Institution Report of Scores are not required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Alberta directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
public research university in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date May, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
