Welcome to the PSA!
The Pharmacology Students' Association (PSA) is a student-led group dedicated to supporting current and prospective students in Pharmacology.
Academic Seminars and Resources
- Pharmacology HUB Canvas Course: A one-stop resource for new and continuing Pharmacology students, where you can find academic resources, information about the PSA, campus supports, and other important information!
- Online PMCOL Review Sessions: Get prepped for your PMCOL midterms with free review sessions from students who have excelled in those classes before.
- Prerequisite Course Help Directory: See all of the required courses for your Pharmacology degree and get a brief overview of what they entail.
- Schedule Planning Seminars: New students can join the PSA for an evening to plan out their degree and learn what classes are required for a stress-free path to graduation.
- Lab Tours: Learn about the different pharmacology PI’s, what each lab specializes in, and how to get involved in research yourself.
- Future Careers: Join us for Industry Night to hear from accomplished professors, graduate students, and industry professionals to understand where a degree in Pharmacology can take you.
Social Events
- September Meet-and-Greet Event: Connect with other Pharmacology students during a night of presentations from the PSA, faculty members, and graduate students, plus pizza and trivia!
- Board Game Night: Hosted in collaboration with other student groups, drop by for snacks, board games, and a chance to meet other undergraduate students before midterms begin!
- Bar Night: Purchase a ticket and join the PSA and other Faculty of Science student groups in September at the Pint on Whyte to fundraise for club activities throughout the year!
- Interdisciplinary Trivia Night: Join the PSA and other undergraduate Faculty of Science student groups for a night of trivia on science knowledge, pop culture, and U of A fun facts, with, of course, pizza!
- Bake Sales: Support the PSA and learn more about our organization by visiting Bake Sales and purchasing homemade goods from our team.
- Ask a 4th Year: Have any pressing questions about academics, research, or just general uni life that you’ve wanted to ask an upper year before? Come to our Ask a 4th Year seminar so you can get all information you may or may not need to survive your degree.
2026 Event Calendar
Keep an eye out for these events throughout the year!
- Lab tours
- PMCOL Course Review Sessions
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Other Offerings
- Merch Sales: Since the bookstore doesn't sell Pharmacology merchandise, we do! Represent the Pharmacology program with custom-ordered hoodies and crewnecks.
- Graduation Banquet: Celebrate the 2026/2027 Graduating Class with the PSA at an off-campus venue, with a catered meal.