$14,670 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Pharmaceutical Science
- 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.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $12645 | $12645 |
| Books and supply | $2025 | $2025 |
| Total Fees | $14670 | $14670 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 92 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 300 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
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.