| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
The University of Manitoba's PhD in Pharmacy program emphasizes advanced research in modern labs with renowned researchers. Students customize their coursework and research to align with their interests, culminating in a doctoral thesis. The program prepares graduates for careers in higher education, the pharmaceutical industry, and research institutes, offering a flexible work-life balance and high demand in various sectors.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmacy program at the University of Manitoba focuses on advanced research in modern and well-equipped labs alongside world-class researchers. Graduates pursue careers in higher education, the pharmaceutical industry, and public/private research institutes.
Outline:
The program combines coursework and research, with few mandatory electives, allowing students to customize their program to their interests. Research components begin early and continue throughout the program, culminating in a doctoral thesis.
Assessment:
Coursework:
- Completion of 12 credit hours
- Completion of mandatory academic integrity and research integrity tutorials
- Attendance at the pharmacy seminar course during each year as a full-time student
- Maintenance of a minimum GPA of 3.0 to continue
Research:
- Establishment of thesis topic with advisor
- Completion of research proposal (~12-month milestone)
- Completion of candidacy exam (~24-month milestone)
- Conduct of research
- Completion of yearly progress reports
Thesis:
- Oral examination to defend thesis
- Submission of thesis for evaluation
- Approval to proceed to Ph.D. thesis examination
- Public defense of thesis
Teaching:
The program is taught by experienced faculty who prepare students for careers in research and practice. The College of Pharmacy is a tight-knit community that fosters mentorship and collaboration.
Careers:
Graduates are in demand not only in the retail sector but also in research, government, and healthcare. Graduates can chart their own path and create a work-life balance that suits them.
