Program Overview
The Pharmacy at Memorial University of Newfoundland 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 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 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: St. John's, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pharmacy 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
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Advanced Physical Pharmacy (parked)
- Dosage Form Design and Novel Drug Delivery Systems
- Pharmacokinetic Modelling
- Principles of General Pharmacology
- Toxicology of Therapeutic Agents and Chemicals
- Special Topics I
- Advances in Pharmaceutical and Biochemical Analysis
- Chemistry of Heterocyclic Pharmaceuticals and Medicinals
- Polymeric Drug Delivery Systems* (parked)
- Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics*
- Pharmacoepidemiology
- Drug Design I
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, or a recognized four-year undergraduate degree in physical, chemical or biological science, or equivalent (minimum GPA of B+ or 75% average).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Memorial University of Newfoundland 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 Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Canada
Public university located in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
University Profile- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
