
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Management and Innovation - Graduate Diploma
Course at a Glance
- PG DiplomaDegree level
- 10 monthsDuration
- Kingston, CanadaLocation
- Health SciencesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- KingstonCampus
- Graduate DiplomaAwards
- $35,177Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Overview Programs Courses Program Overview The Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Management and Innovation program is an advanced graduate diploma intended for PhD, PharmD or MD graduates. The curriculum is designed to encourage students to gain foundational understanding of the process and regulatory standards that inform drug development and commercialization in the pharmaceutical healthcare industry.
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Upon completion of the credential, graduates will be equipped with working knowledge of important concepts as well as hands-on experience to be successful in this specific workforce. This credential is not laddered into another degree. This graduate diploma falls under the auspices of the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences. Admission Requirements Applicants to this program should have an MD, PharmD, or PhD in biomedical or public health sciences from a recognized university, with a minimum of an A- standing in the previous degree. Applicants will also be required to submit a Personal Statement that outlines how the learning objectives of the program align with their career aspirations; and A Curriculum Vitae that includes information on relevant extracurricular or work experience; and two academic references from individuals familiar with the candidate’s academic performance which will be considered by the admissions committee. English is the language of instruction at Queen’s University. Applicants whose native languages do not include English will be required to obtain satisfactory standing in an accepted English Language Proficiency Test as part of the application process, and before final admission is granted as per School of Graduate Studies regulations. Programs Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Management and Innovation - Graduate Diploma Courses PHMI 871 Healt ...
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull Time
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Entry requirements
Calendar entry for this degree: Program Structure and Requirements This is a full time program. The program will be 10 months in duration, consisting of one academic term of 4 months to complete the 6.0 units of core course work through the two online courses PHMI 871 and PHMI 872 , followed by a six-month, 6.0 unit, internship placement PHMI 873. Successful completion of the online courses is a requirement for progression into the internship. Performance of each graduate intern will be overseen by a faculty advisor who will be responsible for ensuring that the learning objectives of the internship are met and for submitting marks for the final report/research project and any other academic activities assigned during the internship. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$35,177 CAD / year≈ $25,865 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsQueen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme, and Queen's graduate funding guarantee does not reach it: the guarantee is stated for full-time doctoral students, and for master's study Queen's says only that "The majority of Master's students in full-time non-professional programs also receive funding support (i.e., in year one for one-year programs, and in years one and two for two-year programs)". Applicants may still apply for the university-wide graduate awards - the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), the internal Queen's scholarships, fellowships and awards administered by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs ("These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer."), SGSPA Conference Travel Awards, the need-based Queen's General Bursary, and the external sources Queen's lists for international students (Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, Mitacs Globalink Research Awards and Globalink Graduate Fellowship, Government of Canada / Global Affairs Canada scholarships, the CALDO agreements and the China Scholarship Council agreement). Sources:;; The programme page adds "Is the PHMI program eligible for OSAP funding? YES." - OSAP is the Ontario government student-aid programme and is not open to international students. SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
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- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: The graduate application portal typically opens in September each year with deadlines occurring early in the new year; Queen's directs applicants to the individual degree-program website for that program's deadline, and most acceptances are made in March…
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Management and Innovation - Graduate Diploma cost?
CAD 35,177 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
10 months, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Calendar entry for this degree: Program Structure and Requirements This is a full time program. The program will be 10 months in duration, consisting of one academic term of 4 months to complete the 6.0 units of core course work through the two online courses PHMI 871 and PHMI 872 , followed by a six-month, 6.0 unit, internship placement PHMI 873. Successful completion of the online courses is a requirement for progression into the internship. Performance of each graduate intern will be overseen by a faculty advisor who will be responsible for ensuring that the learning objectives of the internship are met and for submitting marks for the final report/research project and any other academic activities assigned during the internship. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
Is there a scholarship?
Queen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme, and Queen's graduate funding guarantee does not reach it: the guarantee is stated for full-time doctoral students, and for master's study Queen's says only that "The majority of Master's students in full-time non-professional programs also receive funding support (i.e., in year one for one-year programs, and in years one and two for two-year programs)". Applicants may still apply for the university-wide graduate awards - the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), the internal Queen's scholarships, fellowships and awards administered by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs ("These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer."), SGSPA Conference Travel Awards, the need-based Queen's General Bursary, and the external sources Queen's lists for international students (Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, Mitacs Globalink Research Awards and Globalink Graduate Fellowship, Government of Canada / Global Affairs Canada scholarships, the CALDO agreements and the China Scholarship Council agreement). Sources:;; The programme page adds "Is the PHMI program eligible for OSAP funding? YES." - OSAP is the Ontario government student-aid programme and is not open to international students. Source View scholarship page
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