Dr. Christine Hughes

Professor

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Biography

Christine Hughes is the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BScPharm) from the University of Alberta, an Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Residency (ACPR) from Royal Alexandra Hospital, and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of British Columbia. Hughes has received multiple awards, including the 2017 Teaching Excellence Award and the 2010 Canadian Pharmacists Association Patient Care Achievement Award. Her research focuses on HIV medications, sexually transmitted blood-borne infections, and the implementation of pharmacy services that support professional development. In addition to her administrative role, she coordinates courses related to infectious diseases and transplant pharmacotherapy. Hughes emphasizes a progressive approach to education, aiming to foster critical thinking among students and guiding them in applying knowledge to real patient scenarios. She is an advocate for the evolving role of pharmacists in patient care and health service delivery.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean

— Present

Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Oversees academic programs, faculty research, and administrative functions within the Faculty.

Awards

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Canadian Pharmacists Association Patient Care Achievement Award

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management