Pharmacy (PharmD)
A critical healthcare role with excellent work-life balance and growing scope of practice.
The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) is a professional program typically entered after 1-2 years of undergrad prerequisites. Students study pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, clinical pharmacy, and patient counselling. Canadian pharmacists now have expanded prescribing authority in many provinces.
Admission Average
high 80s for prerequisites; GPA + interview for PharmD admission (Tier 3 (<85%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics (for some prerequisite years)
Skills You'll Build
- Pharmacology & Drug Mechanisms
- Patient Counselling
- Compounding & Dispensing
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years (after prerequisites)
- Co-op available: No
- Graduate school: Not typically required
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- University of Alberta – Edmonton, AB
- Dalhousie University – Halifax, NS
- University of Manitoba – Winnipeg, MB
Careers This Major Leads To
- Pharmacist – Entry $85,000