Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Leadership (GDPL)

University of British Columbia

Canada, Vancouver

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University of British Columbia

Canada , Vancouver

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Mix

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Tuition Fee

CAD 1,023 / per credit

Next Intake September-2026

Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Leadership (GDPL)

About

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Leadership (GDPL) program is designed for pharmacists seeking to advance their career marketability by upgrading their skills as strong leaders in the pharmacy profession. The GDPL is structured to prepare pharmacists with leadership aspirations to gain a competitive edge at a time when the profession is seeking outstanding leaders with a broad perspective of the healthcare system, and a solid understanding of how pharmacy connects with it.

Led by influential faculty members with accomplished careers, and with curricular contributions from the UBC Sauder School of Business, the GDPL’s 12-month, online program with a one-week in-person component allows the flexibility for pharmacists to study and apply learned leadership concepts to their jobs as they continue to work in their daily employment.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

1) Check Eligibility

Minimum Academic Requirements

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement: 90

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Listening

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement: 6.5

Reading

6.0

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Listening

6.0

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is not required.

Prior degree, course and other requirements

Document Requirements

Your current CV, copies of academic transcripts, and contact information for two professional references will be required at the time of initial application. Official transcripts required upon offer of admission.

Other Requirements

Applicants must present proof of licensure, or eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in the applicant's local jurisdiction.

Career

Meet a Representative

Info Session: UBC Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Leadership (GDPL)

Online

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 6:30 – 7:30 pm

The UBC GDPL is Canada’s premier pharmacy-specific leadership diploma designed for today’s busy pharmacists who aspire to bolster their career marketability. The 11-month, online program allows pharmacists to learn effective leadership skills and strategies while simultaneously applying practical leadership concepts to their workplace. To get started on your journey in pharmacy leadership, join us at our next online information session on Wednesday, January 14th at 6:30 pm PT.