Pharmacology

Pharmacology

	Program Website:	www.pmcol.ualberta.ca	Download this department's profile
	Program Email:	gsec@pmcol.ualberta.ca	Download this department's profile
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Department Profile

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Areas of Research

Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Diabetes
Molecular Pharmacology
Neuropharmacology, Neurobiology and Neurochemistry

Programs
		Typical Length (in years)	Typical Entry
	MSc (Thesis)	3	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan)
	PhD	5	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan)

Minimum Admission Requirement

GPA

a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)

English Language Proficiency

Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:

TOEFL: minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or a total score of 95 with a score of at least 23 on each of the speaking and writing skill areas (internet-based)
MELAB: minimum score of 85
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 6 on each band

Department Application Deadline
		Canadian	International
	Fall (Sept) Entry	No deadline (rolling applications)	No deadline (rolling applications)
	Winter (Jan) Entry	No deadline (rolling applications)	No deadline (rolling applications)

Tuition & Fees (typical)

approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)

Funding (typical)

The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

$21,700 for MSc student (research assistantships, scholarships or awards)
$22,680 for PhD student (research assistantships, scholarships or awards)
department may also contribute to payment of fees

International

$21,700 for MSc student (research assistantships, scholarships or awards)
$22,680 for PhD student (research assistantships, scholarships or awards)
differential fees for international students are covered by the student's supervisor; department may also contribute to payment of fees

About the Department

outstanding researchers with well-funded, internationally renowned research programs
world-class research in basic science and applied pharmacology and drug development
excellent facilities for multidisciplinary research
extensive opportunities for collaboration within and outside the University of Alberta
students engage in first rate research and publish in high profile journals
high success rate of students in obtaining external scholarship awards
proven success of former students in academia and industry
collegial atmosphere between students and faculty

How to Apply?

Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

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