Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Leadership

About this programme

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 11-month, fully online program allows the flexibility for pharmacists to study and apply learned leadership concepts to their workplace as they continue to work in their daily employment. For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website From learning about effective leadership strategies relevant to current topics in pharmacy, to professional career and leader coaching, to building rapport and effective communication between fellow learners, alumni, employers and accomplished pharmacy leaders, the GDPL is specifically designed to equip pharmacists with the tools, knowledge, and credential to be able to take on new challenges and accelerate their career in pharmacy. GDPL learners and alumni remain part of a community of leaders even after graduation, with continuous access to community building, collaboration, and professional and career development opportunities within pharmacy and in bro