Program Overview

Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences

└ About

The Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a graduate program offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Montreal. This program aims to train independent researchers capable of contributing to the advancement of knowledge in a specific field of medicine and its use.

Options

The program offers several options:

• Analysis
• Medicine and population health
• Pharmacogenomics
• Pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical technology

Advantages

Benefits of this program include:

• Training in pharmaceutical research
• A multidisciplinary learning environment
• A faculty composed of leaders in different areas of expertise
• Personalized support
• The acquisition of transversal skills (communication, leadership, autonomy)
• An efficient research infrastructure
• An integrated financing plan to ensure minimal financial support for all students registered full-time

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements include:

• hold a master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences with thesis in the chosen option, or provide proof of training deemed equivalent
• Have obtained, in the 2nd cycle, an average of at least 3.3 out of 4.3 or the equivalent
• Have a knowledge of the French language reaching the level that the University considers minimum to engage in the program
• Have a good knowledge of English, particularly in terms of reading

Costs and Financial Assistance

Costs include:

• Tuition fees: $1,513.35 (permanent resident of Quebec)
• Other fees payable: $669.70
• Total for a full-time quarter of 15 credits: $2,183.05 (permanent resident of Quebec) Graduate and postdoctoral scholarships, as well as postgraduate scholarships, are available to students enrolled in this program.

Future Perspectives

This program leads to a variety of stimulating and diversified research jobs, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology companies, or government and regulatory agencies. Graduates can also specialize in quality control, teaching and fundamental or clinical research, whether in an academic or industrial environment in Canada and internationally.