Dr. Peter Zed

Professor

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Biography

Peter J. Zed completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Memorial University of Newfoundland. He completed a hospital pharmacy residency at Royal Columbian Hospital and obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 1998. He is currently a Professor and Associate Dean of Practice Innovation at UBC's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Zed has a rich background, having previously worked as a pharmacotherapeutic specialist in Emergency Medicine at Vancouver General Hospital and held positions as an associate professor at Dalhousie University. His research interests are primarily focused on pharmacotherapy within emergency medicine and patient safety, specifically regarding adverse drug events. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles and presented 80 research abstracts in his academic career. Zed's contributions to teaching and research have been recognized with several awards, including the Dr. Jessie Macknight Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2012.

Research Interests

Pharmacotherapy Emergency Medicine Patient Safety Cardiovascular Disease Infectious Disease

Experience

Professor and Associate Dean, Practice Innovation

— Present

University of British Columbia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Leading educational initiatives and innovative practices in pharmaceutical sciences.

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Dalhousie University, College of Pharmacy • Halifax, NS, Canada

Involved in the education of pharmacy students and clinical practice.

Awards

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Dr. Jessie Macknight Award for Excellence in Teaching

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School of Pharmacy Alumni Achievement Award

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Department of Emergency Medicine Top Research Award

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Dr. Doug Sinclair Research Award

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Patient Care Enhancement Award

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.