Master of Science Pharmacology

Master of Science Pharmacology is a Masters program taught at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Intake: May, July, September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2.5 Average years to completion) options.

The Master of Science in Pharmacology (MSc) at the University of British Columbia is a research-based program in Pharmacology. Students work across shared research interests in anesthesiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, with areas that include neural, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and clinical pharmacology, pharmacoepidemiology, acute and chronic pain management, clinical outcomes and patient safety, equity in medicine, evidence-based medicine and knowledge translation, and drug development.

The program includes Coursework + Thesis required. It is delivered In person at UBC Vancouver. Students pursuing an MSc have the opportunity to interact with basic as well as clinical scientists, and they will need to find a faculty member to supervise their research project.

Exceptional students with an undergraduate degree may be invited to transfer to the PhD program. Some students do a combined MD/PhD program that requires separate admission into the MD program by the Faculty of Medicine.

Modules

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science Pharmacology at University of British Columbia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of British Columbia.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of British Columbia as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science Pharmacology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Minimum academic requirements are established by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program applied to may have additional requirements, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

• Applicants submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study.
• Applicants submit 3 references to apply to this graduate program.
• Applicants indicate in their application who they are interested in working with. No commitment from a supervisor prior to applying is necessary, but contacting faculty members is encouraged.
• Citizenship verification: Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

The requirements are subject to additional program-specific requirements on the departmental program website.

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

• TOEFL: Overall score requirement: 5.0 (6-point scale for tests taken as of Jan 21, 2026); Reading 4.5; Writing 4.5; Speaking 4.0; Listening 5.0. Overall score requirement: 100 (120-point scale for tests taken prior to Jan 21, 2026); Reading 22; Writing 22; Speaking 22; Listening 22.
• IELTS (Academic): Overall score requirement: 7.0; Reading 6.5; Writing 6.5; Speaking 6.5; Listening 6.5.
• DET (Duolingo English Test): Overall score requirement: 130; Reading 120; Writing 130; Speaking 125; Listening 120.

The GRE is not required.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-science-pharmacology

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

• TOEFL: Overall score requirement: 5.0 (6-point scale for tests taken as of Jan 21, 2026); Reading 4.5; Writing 4.5; Speaking 4.0; Listening 5.0. Overall score requirement: 100 (120-point scale for tests taken prior to Jan 21, 2026); Reading 22; Writing 22; Speaking 22; Listening 22.
• IELTS (Academic): Overall score requirement: 7.0; Reading 6.5; Writing 6.5; Speaking 6.5; Listening 6.5.
• DET (Duolingo English Test): Overall score requirement: 130; Reading 120; Writing 130; Speaking 125; Listening 120.

The GRE is not required.

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.