Why study this program?
This program is intended for graduates of a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree. If you do not hold that degree, please see Doctor of Pharmacy (entry-to-practice).
The PharmD for Practicing Pharmacists program combines coursework and practical experience to help position you to practice to a full scope as part of an interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings, including hospitals, primary care and family care clinics, and community practice. You’ll also be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and leadership qualities to work in various healthcare settings, organizations, or government agencies.
This program can be completed either full-time or part-time (distance).
Why study at the University of Alberta?
The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers one of the leading entry-to-practice pharmacy programs in Canada, drawing from a tradition of excellence in pharmacy education, research, and practice dating back to 1914. We are the only school of pharmacy in Alberta, which enables us to provide diverse experiential placement opportunities across the province. We are also the only school in Canada to offer a dual Pharmacy/MBA degree, and one of the few schools to offer a post-professional PharmD program for practicing pharmacists who wish to complete advanced education in patient care.
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“This program is challenging but very rewarding, and I know the U of A has given me the tools and skills I need to become the best Pharmacist I can be.”- Megan is a PharmD student from Sherwood Park
Non-Direct Entry
This program does not allow admission directly from high school. See requirements below for more details.
The minimum requirements for admission to the PharmD program are a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from a recognized institution. Normally, an overall GPA of at least 3.0 or equivalent in a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree is required.
Additional Requirements:
- An entry to practice pharmacy degree from a recognized institution
- Normally, an overall GPA of 3.0 or equivalent in the entry to practice pharmacy degree
- *Proof of current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in the jurisdiction where direct experiential patient care placements will be completed
- *Authorization to administer drugs by injection where legislated
- Official transcripts from the entry to practice pharmacy program and any other post-secondary education completed
- Applicants must meet English language proficiency/ spoken English requirement
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- Letters of Reference
- Personal Interview
*Note: Item 3 and 4 can occur after admission to the program, but must occur prior to commencing the first placement.
For further details on the above requirements, please see PharmD for practicing pharmacists on the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Studies.
Admission Selection:
- The admissions committee has the responsibility of selecting from among the applicants those individuals who have the highest levels of professional and academic achievement, and a demonstrated promise to successfully complete the program. The number of applicants is expected to exceed the number of available spaces and therefore not all qualified candidates will be selected for an interview or offered admission.
- Applicants are ranked on academic achievement, professional experience, cover letter, letters of reference and a personal interview.
Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculté Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.
At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.
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