Information of admission to UBC pharmacology grad program

In order to be accepted as a graduate student in Pharmacology & Therapeutics, we require that your qualifications and references indicate a strong likelihood of successful completion of graduate training. Secondly, you should seek a professor in this Dept. who agrees to be your supervisor. On the basis of your academic record, you must also meet the requirement as set out by the Faculty of Graduate Studies of The University of British Columbia. For information on the complete minimum admission requirements for your country, please browse the website of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, UBC at: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/index.asp
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1. Academic requirement:
for applicant from China
China: Master's Degree Admission Requirements
Years of Study Required
the Bachelor's degree of at least four years of study
Overall Grade Required
overall average of B+ (85%) standing. Or, for NATIONAL KEY UNIVERSITY, the minimum grade requirement is B (=80% on PRC grading scale)

China: Doctoral Degree Admission Requirements
Overall Grade Required
overall average of B+ (85%) standing.
Or, for NATIONAL KEY UNIVERSITY, the minimum grade requirement is B (=80% on PRC grading scale)

2. English requirement for an applicant who has graduated from a University outside N. America:
We require a minimum of 600 (or 250 computer based; or 100 internet-based) TOEFL scores.
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After submission of your application, we suggest that you contact Faculty members with research interests that are along the lines of your goals to see if any of them would have funds available and agrees to be your supervisor. Information about this Dept, faculty members, concentrated areas of study, housing, tuition and financial aid etc. can be found on the web at: http://www.pharmacology.ubc.ca. Should you be also interested in applying to the graduate program in pharmacy, please write to Ms. Barb Conway, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (pharmacy), at: wlmailhtml:%7BFE9E9CF0-5453-4238-8CBB-535C2A4D0B17%7Dmid://00000004/!x-usc:mailto:baconway@interchange.ubc.ca or visit the pharmacy website: www.pharmacy.ubc.ca
We now require that applicants apply on-line.
Please refer to the following websites for other relevant information: General Graduate Admission Requirements and admission deadlines: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/index.aspTOEFL / GRE Requirements: http://students.ubc.ca/calendar/index.cfm?tree=12,204,345,0On-Line Graduate Application for Admission Form: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/online/Reference Form: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/forms/apply_ref/refltr3.pdf
Tuition Fees: http://students.ubc.ca/calendar/index.cfm?tree=5,0,0,0Graduate Awards, Scholarships & Financial Aid: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awardsGraduate Housing: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/housingProspective Graduate Student Gateway: a quick reference point, linking to important details about our graduate programs as well as “quality of life” topics such as campus activities and living in Vancouver. http://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective/International student section: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/international/Aboriginal student section: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/aboriginal/
For international applicants, you are required to request the issuing institution to send us directly two sets of official transcripts and graduating certificates (in original language and English translation) in a sealed and endorsed envelope. You require a minimum of 600 (or 250 computer based) TOEFL scores. Official TOEFL scores must be sent directly to us from Educational Testing Services, U.S.A. Three independent letters of reference should be sent directly to us each in a sealed and endorsed envelope from the individual who can provide information regarding your character and potential for success in the graduate program. There are four start dates ( May 1 and July 1, Sept. 1, Jan 1) in each academic year. The deadlines are as follows: Nov. 1 for May 1 start date (1st start date for each academic year)Jan. 1 for July 1 start dateMar 1 for Sept. 1 start dateJul 1 for Jan. 1 start date (last start date for each academic year) However, the Dept is advised by the Faculty of Graduate Studies to accept applicants as early as possible to avoid delay in visa application. Therefore, we would advise applicants to apply as soon as possible.