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Bachelor of Science (Major or Honours in Pharmacology) Degree
University of British Columbia http://www.ubc.ca/ Program Details Location: | Point Grey Campus - Vancouver BC | Length: | Four Years | Start Date: | September, May | Tuition Levels (approx.): | $5606 per year | Book & Supply Cost Estimates: | $1190 per year (approx.) | Co-op/Work Exp: | Co-op Ed | Credentials: | Bachelor's Degree |

Program Admission Requirements
BC Secondary School Graduates should note the following for entry into the Faculty of Science:
Academic
A) Admission is competitive. Courses used to calculate the grade point average (GPA) are: * English 12 * Principles of Math 12 (with at least a 67% grade) * two other approved, examinable Grade 12 courses including at least one of: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geology 12, or Physics 12
B) Additional courses required for admission, but not used in the calculation of the GPA are: * English 11 * Language 11 * Chemistry 11 * Physics 11 * Principles of Math 11 * Social Studies 11
Final Note: Students may benefit from completing as many of Biology 12, Chemistry 12 and Physics 12 as possible.
Admission Advice
Admission to the BSc Pharmacology is based on academic performance and suitability for pharmacological research. Potential students need to have completed all prerequisites and achieved at least a 75% average in each of their first and second years. (Make sure to check out these details well in advance at the department website.)
Program Overview & Key Points
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- The Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics offers students the opportunity to complete Bachelor of Science (BSc) Major and Honours in Pharmacology degree programs.
- The Major program involves specialization in one field in your last two years. It may allow you to proceed to a Master's degree depending on your grades.
- The Honours program requires specialization in one field in the last two to three years and is available for students of above-average ability.
- All BSc degrees at UBC (based on each course being worth three credits) include completion of: * at least 40 courses (full-time students take about 10 courses per year); * Communication, Science, Arts, Breadth and Upper-level requirements; * first- and second-year prerequisites for the intended Major or Honours program; * third- and fourth-year courses for the Major or Honours (10 courses for the Major; about 14 for the Honours); and * normally at least 20 courses at UBC, including the final 10 courses.
ADVISING TIPS
- You may be interested in UBC's Science Co-operative Education (Co-op) program. Co-op combines semesters of classroom learning with semesters of paid work experience. For more details refer to the UBC Co-op site
- Make sure you know about the three first-year program options for Science students. These programs are the Standard Science Program, Coordinated Science and Science One. For details check here.
- The key to your degree planning is making use of the many advising resources that UBC offers. A great place to start is the UBC Science site. Here you can get help with planning your degree, career, finances, and more.
- When talking to a UBC advisor, make sure you have a year-by-year plan in place to meet your degree requirements.
- Although UBC offers many resources to help you plan your degree, don't forget the final responsibility for meeting all faculty and program requirements rests with you.