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Introduction

The program leading to the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences credential is designed to prepare graduates for a diverse range of careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries and for further studies in pharmaceutical sciences graduate programs.

By the end of their four-year undergraduate degree, students will:

  1. Integrate and apply knowledge from pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pathology and health outcomes to discover, design and develop drugs and drug products.  
  2. Design experiments, analyze data, and solve complex problems in drug research and development.  
  3. Critically appraise literature on processes that support the drug discovery and development pipeline including preclinical, clinical, and post-commercialization phases.  
  4. Demonstrate the ability to work safely and effectively both independently and collaboratively in diverse settings including the classroom, laboratory, and research and industry placements.  
  5. Communicate effectively to professional, academic, and lay audiences through presentations, discussions, and scientific writings.  
  6. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour in academic, industrial, and regulatory environments.  

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences also offers an undergraduate Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree program that prepares graduates for the practice of pharmacy in a variety of healthcare settings. For more information about the Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy program, see Entry-to-Practice Pharm.D.

For graduate programs in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, see Graduate Programs.


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