About Pharmacology
Pharmacology is the science of drug action on biological systems, and UBC's program focuses on the experimental and laboratory aspects of the field. You'll learn both the whole-animal and isolated-tissue techniques, as well as biochemical and chemical procedures. You'll also gain the ability to search for information, design experiments, carry out experiments individually and as a member of a team, analyze data, and communicate and write effectively.
Program Details
The pharmacology program is competitive and admits a maximum of 24 students per year. You'll learn in lectures and labs instructed by world-renowned researchers and medical specialists. Pharmacology is different from pharmaceutical sciences, which is its own faculty at UBC and offers a professional program for pharmacists.
Skills
- Comprehension and identification of connections across complex processes and systems
- Analytical method development or validation (QA/QC)
- Quantitative and qualitative research and data synthesis
- Application of logical and systematic thought processes to understand the biochemical or physiological effects of drugs
- Collaboration with cross-discipline laboratory teams
- Written and verbal presentation of scientific data to non-technical audiences
- Laboratory techniques in compliance with quality control and safety regulations
- Usage of ELISA, PCR, gel-electrophoresis, protein assays, and western blot techniques
Specializations offered
- Major or Honours, Pharmacology
- Co-op
