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342

Northeastern University, Vancouver

British Columbia

Canada

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The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers a PhD program in biomedical science that focuses on the cross-disciplinary integration of human (patho)biology with drug action, invention, and clinical utility. The biomedical sciences curriculum involves coursework and original research in areas including drug design and profiling, toxicology, and pharmaceutical biochemistry/cell biology aimed at increasing our understanding of how unsolved medical needs may be addressed by novel therapeutic approaches. The biomedical science program is appropriate for those entering the field as well as persons currently employed as research technicians, clinical laboratory workers, and science teachers/administrators. The flexibility of the biomedical science program and its interdisciplinary nature can enhance job performance in a present position and invite new employment opportunities.

Journal Club Participation

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences sponsors weekly journal clubs, Pharmaceutical Science Seminar (PHSC 6300), at which students present and evaluate current scientific literature in their fields of study. Students must attend one of these journal clubs (Pharmaceutics & Drug Delivery Journal Club, Pharmacology Journal Club, or Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery Journal Club), chosen in consultation with their advisors.

Attendance at one of these journal clubs is required each and every academic semester, as an integral part of the PhD curriculum, with the exception of the last year (year four) in the program. All PhD students must participate full-time in journal club for course credit, Pharmaceutical Science Seminar (PHSC 6300), for six semesters. Failure to attend journal club regularly may result in sanctions such as probation or dismissal from the PhD program. Any student who does not comply with these (or any other) conditions required in the PhD program faces potential dismissal.

Colloquium Attendance

All PhD students, regardless of program, are required to attend the weekly Pharmaceutical Science Colloquium series. Announcements of times and locations will be distributed weekly to students by email to their university email addresses. Attendance is recorded by sign-up sheet. One excused absence is permitted per semester. Failure to attend colloquia may result in sanctions such as probation or dismissal from the PhD program.

Duration

60 Months

Median Salary

$70,000

Ranking

#177

US World and News Report

#176

The World University Rankings

#342

QS World University Rankings

Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Class Profile

Class Size

Average Age

Diversity

Others:

20%

Quebec:

10%

Ontario:

15%

Alberta:

20%

British Columbia:

30%

Career Outcomes

Recruiters

1 Zeel

2 YO

3 Creyos

4 miR scientist

5 Datrend

Median Earnings After Graduation

$70,000 / year

Graduation Rate

98%

Prospective Job Roles

Research Scientist

Microbiologist

Toxicologist

Biomedical Scientist

Biomedical Equipment Technician

Geneticist

Forensic Scientist

Medicinal Chemist

Researcher

Medical Sales Representative

Clinical Scientist

Eligibility Criteria

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 18 years of bachelor degree.

English Proficiency Tests

IELTS
7
TOEFL
100
DUOLINGO
120

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 100

Application Deadlines

	Early Action 1	Standard Deadline
Fall	Dec 1, 2024	Mar 15, 2025

Fees and Funding

Overall Cost

$26,250 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

External Sources - Scholarships

FAQs

This is required for students whose native language is not English, which is indicated by the student on the application. We require proof of proficiency for all students. You can meet the requirement if: English is your native language. You will have lived in the United States or another country where the majority of the population are native English language speakers and completed 4 consecutive academic years, at either a high school or college/university, prior to enrolling at Northeastern. You submit, along with your application, valid and official results sent directly from the testing agency for one of the following English language proficiency tests: C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency, Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or TOEFL iBT (CEEB Code: 3667) Further information is provided on the International Student Admissions page regarding the requirement and waiver request process.
Students studying in international high schools have all the same requirements as domestic applicants.