Audiology & Speech Sciences
The School of Audiology and Speech Sciences offers a PhD program in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology. The program opens many doors, both inside and outside of academia, and provides the skills to carry out one’s own research, as well as to participate in research teams.
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
The Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Program is part of UBC’s Life Sciences Institute. Students have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers from a wide range of disciplines.
Cell & Developmental Biology
Offers opportunities for advanced study and research in cell and developmental biology through a coordinated program of studies. The program is flexible and is intended to accommodate the diverse backgrounds of students and the broad nature of research in cell and developmental biology.
Experimental Medicine
The study of the pathogenesis and treatment of disease. Specialties include: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Immunology, Medical Oncology, Molecular Biology, Nephrology, Neurology and Respiratory Medicine.
Interdisciplinary Oncology
Designed to appeal to a broad range of students interested in cancer research.
Medical Genetics
Offers advanced study and research in the areas of human molecular genetics, genome analysis, developmental genetics, gene therapy, cytogenetics, oncogenetics, immunogenetics, genetic epidemiology, genetics of common disorders, and clinical genetics.
Neuroscience
A multidisciplinary program administered under the Faculty of Medicine and the Brain Research Centre at UBC.
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Trains students with varied backgrounds in science and medicine including: biochemistry, physiology, cell biology and microbiology/immunology.
Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Areas of research include: cardiovascular pharmacology, respiratory pharmacology, neuropharmacology, clinical pharmacology, anesthesia, biochemical and molecular pharmacology, drug metabolism and disposition.
Rehabilitation Sciences
The study of physical and occupational performance with special emphasis on individuals with impairments and disabilities.
Rehabilitation Sciences Online
Designed for working health professionals who wish to gain the knowledge to impact care and shape future practice.
Reproductive & Developmental Sciences
Provides students with a broad knowledge of mammalian reproductive and developmental biology, and in-depth expertise in at least one area of research.
Surgery
Research to advance our knowledge in areas relevant to human health, and to improve clinical care. Applicants must have MD degree or equivalent.
Health Administration
The MHA program integrates skills and ideas unique to health care administration with advanced health care and management concepts.
Health Sciences
The MHSc degree is a professional degree designed to give the graduate strong research methodology skills that can be applied to their academic and clinical interests.
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
This program leads to professional or research careers that make a difference to community and work environments and to people’s health.
Population and Public Health
Students can pursue thesis research in a wide variety of topics related to the health of populations and the delivery of health services.
Public Health
The MPH prepares students in the areas of public health services, research and evaluation, policy development and program planning, and public health leadership.
Audiology & Speech Sciences
The only program in British Columbia to educate audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Academic and practical teaching allows students to gain both theoretical and hands-on knowledge.
Combined MD/PhD
A 7-year program designed for students who want to pursue a career as clinician-scientists. This program provides highly-qualified students with the opportunity to combine their medical school experience with intensive scientific training.
Genetic Counselling
A unique two year graduate program leading to an MSc degree in Genetic Counselling. The program has full accreditation status by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).
Global Surgical Care
A two-year graduate program leading to a MGSC degree that builds the fundamental knowledge, critical thinking tools and practical skills needed to lead the way to improved access to care by addressing the gap that exists between surgical need and the equitable provision of safe surgical care in low resource settings.
Occupational Therapy
A two-year professional master’s degree program, and the only occupational therapy degree program in British Columbia.
Physical Therapy
A professional entry level program training the next generation of clinicians. Physical therapists specialize in the assessment and treatment related to movement.