MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
at Alberta University, Edmonton

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MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
at
Alberta University
Overview

The University of Alberta is a popular destination among international PG students interested in starting MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences from abroad. The program lasts for a duration of 2 years. The MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences program is considered part of the top ranked courses in Canada. Candidates interested in pursuing the course must meet the eligibility criteria & secure valid scores in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The interested students should fill the form as soon as possible because the application window opens for a short time only. The first year tuition fee for MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Alberta is around CAD 10,017 (INR 690,271). Students must also plan for some other additional costs over the duration of studies such as rent, groceries, books, health insurance, etc. The average estimated cost of living at University of Alberta is around CAD 20,186 (INR 1,391,017).

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Tuition & Fees	₹6.72 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Fees
Curriculum
Entry Requirements
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MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
at
Alberta University
Fees

The fee structure for the MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta covers the first-year tuition fees along with other additional charges, including the Books and supplies charges, facilities cost and many more offered by the University of Alberta. Other than tuition costs, students need to pay living expenses that cover various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses. The average cost of living is CAD 20,186 (INR 1,391,017). The total tuition fees for the first year of MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is CAD 10,017 (INR 690,271).

Find more details about University of Alberta MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences on the fee breakup, from the table mentioned below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 6,71,765
Application Fee	INR 9,053

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 13,53,723
Insurance	INR 40,237

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 CAD = INR 67.06245 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 10ᵗʰ April 2025

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MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
at
Alberta University
Curriculum

Applicants can click on the green button below to download and check out the University of Alberta MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences program. The curriculum PDF provides a piece of detailed information about the course including tuition fees and admission requirements. Students can check the semester-wise breakdown of the overall MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences structure in the following PDF.

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MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
at
Alberta University
Entry Requirements

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60%
Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution with 60% First Class Standing/Division

Applicants should normally be graduates in pharmacy, however the Faculty will accept qualified applicants with degrees in related fields.

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Marks - 90/120
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PTE

Marks - 61/90
with a minimum band score of 60

IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
at least 6 on each band

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MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
at
Alberta University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#42	Pharmacy and Pharmacology QS, 2026
#77	PG Computer Science THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#101	Mathematics ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
at
Alberta University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2024)
Internship Available	Yes

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

43% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Easy going

Friendly

Liberal

Internships4.4

Part time work3.8

Post study jobs4.1

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.5

Value for money4.6

Public transportation4.4

Safety4.1

Indian Food3.4

Permanent Immigration4.1

Tanveer Singh Bhatia Verified Icon

MSc in Computing Science - Batch of 2026

4.5

A great place to make your career.

Tips: There is a cultural shift. You will initially feel discomfort and excitement both at the same time. But when you will get assignments and work at the same time, you won't get time to think of that. Scholarships are for thesis based mostly. I applied for them, it's a bit competitive.

Dislikes (Part time work): As you enter, it's difficult to find on campus part time jobs unless you are in thesis based course. So even if part time job is not in your field, just try to grab it. I did my first part time job at a grocery store as a produce clerk. You need to find off campus jobs. It's manageable. You should do proper time management. 15 CAD per hour.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1375

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 65000

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025Read more

Karthik Akella Verified Icon

Bachelor of Science in Computing Science- Software Practice Option - Batch of 2025

4.3

There are few local job opportunities and students needs to relocate after graduation.

Tips: UAlberta has excellent academic, research and work opportunities, and the campus and student life are pretty vibrant too. Diversity is pretty good, with people from all over the world. Moving to Canada was a big transition, but the UAlberta community made it easier. Overall, I loved my experience here.

Likes (Student Life): The University of Alberta has great spots on campus to study, like SUB, HUB, and a lot of libraries, all of which are very safe. There are also a lot of food options available in these places. There are a lot of club options—Indians Students Association, CS clubs, and many others—to keep students engaged.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Edmonton doesn't have a very large tech sector compared to cities like Toronto or Vancouver. This means fewer local job opportunities, and students often need to relocate after graduation for better job prospects. At least in tech fields like core engineering, there are opportunities right here.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1600

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Computing Science - Batch of 2023

4.3

My experiences in the University of Alberta was good.

Tips: The university is in Edmonton. Weather goes to -30 degrees in winter. Cannabis is legal here, so you will see many addicts on the street. Many homeless people near the downtown area. So avoid downtown. I am not that satisfied with my degree. I wanted to switch from software development to machine learning developed with this degree but I don't think I can do it.

Likes (Public transportation): Rate 5 due to robust public transportation. Campus seamlessly connected to the city via buses and Metro. The whole city is well connected. Transportation cost is included in the tuition fees. No need to pay extra for transportation. Uber is easily available if you want to go to a remote destination.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Rated 3 on post-study jobs due to limited visa sponsorship. Unsure about specific companies. Generally, job roles vary, but the average salary in Edmonton post-studies is around 50k. I got a job through my professor, got lucky with this one. But do not expect the same thing to happen with every student.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1200

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2023Read more

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Anonymous

MSc in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2023

4.7

My journey here was amazing and exposure at University of Alberta is great.

Tips: Definitely there is a cultural shift. It is more about individuals here. Moreover, received a fund of around 21000 CAD/year, which covers my course fees, accommodation, and my living accommodation. This fund is part of my scholarship where the course fee is around 11k/year. CAD and for me the accommodation cost is around 580 CAD. I was very much satisfied with my university. One thing more is that I also received a one-time scholarship of 5000 CAD at the beginning of my programme.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 6250

Prepping time for classes17 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2023Read more

Nathaniel haile Verified Icon

Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) - Augustana Campus - Batch of 2022

3.8

They gave me opportunity.

Tips: Canada is foreigner country. So obviously there are many culture difference. But I love the culture here. I applied for scholarship before the starting of the college and they approved my scholarship. I get $10000 scholarship. All the process details available on the university website. I am satisfied with the University of Alberta and Canada.

Likes (Safety): Safety is the first priority of University of Alberta for students. Campus security team available 24/7 to maintain safe and secure campus environment. University of Alberta provide safety and security programme. Security patrol the campus and respond in emergency.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are many food option available in Edmonton but the thing is foods are very expensive. Our area have different types of foods like Italian, Chinese, Indian, Mexican etc. If you are international student and doing part time job then the food is expensive for you. I prefer eating from home and cooking by myself, because it is very cheap.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 985

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 50510

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2023Read more

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MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
at
Alberta University
Highlights

The program is offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
The minimum requirement is 6 credit hours of graduate-level coursework; however, additional courses may be required, depending on the area of specialization, the undergraduate background of the student, and recommendation of the supervisor or supervisory committee
Students must also complete and successfully defend a thesis.

MSc in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
at
Alberta University

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