Key Takeaways
- University of British Columbia in Canada is accepting applications for PhD and MSc programs in Geological Engineering and Pharmacology.
- PhD in Geological Engineering offers CAD 40,000 per year for four years, while MSc in Pharmacology offers CAD 25,000 per year for two years.
- Both Canadian and international students, including Pakistani applicants, are eligible to apply.
The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada has opened applications for its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geological Engineering and Master of Science (MSc) in Pharmacology, offering financial support to eligible students.
For the PhD in Geological Engineering, UBC provides a minimum annual funding package of CAD 40,000 for the first four years, totaling CAD 160,000. This program covers areas such as geological hazards, geotechnical engineering, and environmental geology.
Applicants for the MSc in Pharmacology are eligible for a minimum annual funding package of CAD 25,000 for the first two years. According to UBC’s historical funding statistics, supported students received a median annual funding of CAD 25,774 during the 2023–24 academic year.
Both Canadian and international students, including those from Pakistan, are eligible to apply for these programs. The application deadlines are January 15, 2027, for the PhD in Geological Engineering and February 28, 2027, for the MSc in Pharmacology for international students. Canadian applicants have until March 31, 2027, to submit their applications.
The PhD in Geological Engineering program is part of the Faculty of Science, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. The MSc in Pharmacology is offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
Applicants must meet UBC’s general admission requirements and specific academic standards. For the PhD in Geological Engineering, a relevant master’s degree with a B+ or equivalent is required. For the MSc in Pharmacology, a B+ or equivalent is also required, along with a TOEFL iBT score of 100 or an IELTS overall score of 7.0.
The funding can come from various sources, including university scholarships, external awards, teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Tuition fees for the Geological Engineering PhD program are approximately CAD 10,081.65 for international students and CAD 5,738.52 for domestic students.
Eligible international students can receive an International Tuition Award worth up to CAD 3,200 annually. The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences also publishes Faculty of Science tuition awards as part of its doctoral funding arrangements.
For more information and to apply, interested students should visit the UBC website or contact the respective departments.
