Overview

About the program

The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of Manitoba is dedicated to training highly qualified, adaptable graduate students and fellows to meet the growing worldwide demand for basic science and clinical pharmacologists.

We recognize that competing for the most desirable career options relies upon having a competitive research record, which is why we teach and encourage innovation, technical diversity, collaboration and rigorous scientific integrity to drive publication of high-impact pharmacological research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drug Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion
Topics in Pharmacology
Neuropharmacology
Recent Advances in Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics of Drug Disposition
Molecular Pharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Pharmacology View 9 other PhDs in Pharmacology in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

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86

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to the Pharmacology and Therapeutics (PhD) program, you must have a research-based master's degree in a related field (science, pharmacy or nursing).

Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

$100 application fee (non-refundable)
Statement of intent
Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

6068 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 36 months.
National

6068 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Winnipeg

1056 - 1650 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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