Overview

Features

Our Pharmacology graduate programs at University of Alberta offers opportunities to investigate the molecular and biological processes that regulate cellular and organ functions and the mechanisms underlying diseases and drugs in the cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes and neuroscience areas.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The time required to complete the PhD will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken; however, a minimum of 30 months is normally required.

The maximum time to complete the PhD program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Pharmacology View 9 other PhDs in Pharmacology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

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Other requirements

General requirements

For the PhD program, the Department’s minimum admission requirements are an MSc degree in pharmacology or a companion discipline with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.

The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework

A curriculum vitae – see the department website for a CV form

A brief statement of research interests – see the department website for a Statement of Research Interests form

Applicants must arrange for three letters of reference to be uploaded to the on-line application

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10518 CAD / year

≈ 10518 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4923 CAD / year

≈ 4923 CAD / year

Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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