Master of Science [M.S] (Pharmaceutical Science)
Field of Study:
$13,515 /Yr
- Dalhousie University offers a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science for a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
- This program could be an excellent choice for students if they are a graduate with a Bachelor of Sciences Honours degree or a Health Profession degree including Pharmacy.
- In this program, students will be given the tools they need to become a high quality, research-based scientist.
- This program will prepare students to contribute to drug discovery and development in academia and the pharmaceutical industry.
- Students have to complete the full-time program in 2 years whereas the part-time program can be completed at a pace that allows students to keep up with family obligations and part-time work.
- As a student in the MSc (Pharmaceutical Science) program, they will be required to take a combination of core graduate courses and advanced courses.
- Students will also have the opportunity to carry out original research, participate in graduate student, and invited speaker seminars.
- The department provides skills and research laboratories which contain a wide range of highly specialized, state-of-the-art instrumentation including a number of laboratories with extensive cell culture facilities.
- The average salary goes up to 51,000 USD.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
---|---|
Application Deadline for September 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | $13515 (CAD 18263) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing and Food | $7268 (CAD 9821) |
Books and supply | $1998 (CAD 2700) |
Total Cost | $9266 (CAD 12521) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should have completed a 4-year bachelor's degree such as BSc (Pharm), PharmD, BSc (honors), or equivalent from a recognized university.
- A minimum GPA of at least 3.3/4.33 (B+ grade) in the last 60 credit hours of study is required to be eligible for the program.
Work Experience:
Students can also apply for this program if they have equivalent demonstrated research experience in a related scientific field such as:
- pharmacology
- biochemistry
- chemistry
- microbiology
- chemical engineering
- biochemical engineering
- completed MD, DVSc, DDS, or equivalent
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.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a 3-year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
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
Required Document List
Following are the required document:
- Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
- Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Confirmation of Employment Form: Students must be emailed as an attachment by applicant or referee.
- Proof of name change: Required only if name discrepancies exist between transcripts/assessments/test scores and other application documents. Examples of proof: Marriage/divorce certificates, 2 copies of government-issued ID that include a previous and current name and date of birth.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Program | Important Date | Total Fees | Median Exams Score | Action |
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USD 13,515 /Yr CAD 18,263 /Yr |
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Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (1st Feb 2025) | USD 9,566 /Yr CAD 12,927 /Yr |
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible job opportunities are:
- Pharmaceutical Scientist
- Clinical Research Associate
- Biomedical Researcher
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Killam Predoctoral Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
A.S. Mowat Prize Scholarship at Dalhousie University | Scholarship per student$ 1,110/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
BrokerFish International Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 740/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Saryu Doshi Graduate Fellowships in Liberal Arts & Sciences | Scholarship per student$ 3,018/Yr$4,078 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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