Pharmacology

 
Lauren Swann at Protiva BiotherapeuticsLauren Swann at Protiva Biotherapeutics
This program gives you the opportunity to work within various experimental and laboratory aspects of pharmacology. Many of our placements will put you at the cutting edge of science and will give you an opportunity to put into practice what you learned in school.

Your work experience will take the form of four consecutive four-month work placements at a variety of different organizations in Canada and potentially internationally. You will begin your internship after completing your third academic year. You must complete all four work terms in order to receive a co-op designation on your transcript.

If you wish to apply, you must be a third-year student enrolled in the UBC Pharmacology Program.

Department site: www.pharmacology.ubc.ca

Work Term Schedule

Year Fall Winter Summer
1 Study Term 1 Study Term 2        -
2 Study Term 3 Study Term 4        -
3 Study Term 5 Study Term 6 Work Term 1
4 Work Term 2 Work Term 3 Work Term 4
5 Study Term 7 Study Term 8        -

The above schedule is highly recommended by the Co-op Program in order for students to complete their program within the shortest time frame. Alternate schedule is available in consultation with your Co-op Coordinator.

Sample Jobs and Companies

Assay Development and Screening - Amgen
Ocular Researcher - QLT Inc.
Cardiome Pharma
Merck Frosst Center for Therapeutic Research
Roche Biosciences
St. Paul's Hopsital

Application Requirements

  • Have around B- average
  • Be a full-time UBC student in good academic standing in mathematics, english and the sciences
  • Demonstrate good communication skills, a responsible, mature attitude
  • Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and time management
  • Demonstrate interest in their chosen field
  • Be flexible and willing to accept a work placement outside the Lower Mainland