Université Laval offers Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmacoepidemiology (Thesis) (Master's), a master's degree in Epidemiology programme in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Epidemiology
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
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This thesis-based Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacoepidemiology concentration, trains graduate researchers to study patterns of drug utilization and the quality, risks and benefits of medications within populations. The 45-credit program combines 20 credits of coursework in pharmacoepidemiology with 25 credits of supervised research and thesis activities, and requires applicants to secure a faculty research supervisor's written commitment before applying. Delivered primarily on campus and full-time, with some courses offered online, hybrid or comodal, the program admits students mainly in the Autumn term. Admission requires a bachelor's degree in pharmacy or a related field such as medicine, pharmacology, psychology or sociology, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 out of 4.33 (candidates scoring 2.60-2.99 may apply at the program director's discretion). Graduates gain research expertise in drug-use epidemiology, preparing them for careers in pharmacovigilance, health authorities, the pharmaceutical industry, or doctoral studies.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in pharmacy or a related field such as medicine, pharmacology, psychology or sociology, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 out of 4.33 (candidates scoring 2.60-2.99 may apply but admission is discretionary). Applicants must secure a faculty research supervisor's written commitment before applying, as this is mandatory for admission. Non-francophone applicants must score at least 600/699 on the TCF with 14/20 or higher on written expression, or complete the FLS-2093 course with a grade of C or higher.
