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About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Pharmacy Research at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Pharmacy PhD can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
- Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
- Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Pharmacy Specialist
- Pharmacy Associate
Curriculum
- Courses
- A comprehensive exam and a thesis in the same research areas as the master's
- A pharmacy master's or close field is required.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 60 semester hours of pre-pharmacy coursework with C or better
- recommended GPA 2.80 (minimum 2.50)
- PharmCAS application
- two to three recommendation letters
- invitation-only interview; June start; advanced standing for pharmacy graduates starts January
- Recommended cumulative GPA 2.80 (minimum 2.50) on a 4.0 scale; science GPA of 3.0 recommended
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Two years (60 semester hours) of pre-pharmacy coursework with C or better, completed by May 25 of entry year; PharmCAS application only, two to three recommendation letters, invitation-only interview; foreign transcripts evaluated by WES through PharmCAS; F-1 students eligible. Advanced standing (January start, 128 weeks) for holders of a pharmacy degree from an accredited international programme
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the research area
- supervisory arrangements and doctoral admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- previous qualifications and any requested research proposal or references. Submit the application with supporting documents. Provide language evidence and pay any application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,568 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Savannah campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Pharmacy |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 219 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional grant and financing opportunities have strict campus, program and student eligibility; international applicants must confirm availability. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $38,568 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $22,217 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6.5. An interview is required.