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Pharmaceutical Careers

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Clinical Involvement

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Application Process

• Application System
  • In Canada, applications to PharmD programs are done through the individual institution.
• Entrance Exam
  • Some schools require the PCAT or the CASPer Test
  • Visit the CAPSI website for more information per school
• Selecting Schools
  • It is important to select schools that are not only a good fit for your academically, but also a good fit for your values, skills, and interests that will help you become the professional you want to be. Take time to research programs prior to the application process. Here are some factors you should consider:
    • Admission Requirements
    • Institutional mission, goals, and values
    • Size of cohort
    • Location
    • Your professional interests as it aligns with the school’s mission and training
• Reference Letters
  • Confirm your letter writers at least 3 months before you plan to apply. You should determine specific letter requirements and quantities from your programs of choice. Letters are most commonly required from at least one of the following categories:
    • 2 Science Faculty 
    • 1 Non-Science Faculty
    • Faculty Advisor
    • Employer
    • Research Mentor
    • Healthcare Provider
    • Volunteer Supervisor
    • Pharmacist
• Timeline
  • The timeline varies between schools as some do MMIs and some require entrance exams. Visit the CAPSI site for links to each school’s application requirements
• Personal Statement
  • This is an important part of your application to PharmD Programs. Visit the BeMo Site for pharmacy school personal statement tips and examples.

Academic Prerequisites

• Canadian Pharmacists Association (CAP) Schools Directory
• Canadian Pharmacy Students and Interns (CAPSI)

• PharmCAS School Directory
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)

Course	Required for Canadian Schools?	Needed for American Schools?
Organic Chemistry I & II	Yes	Yes
General Chemistry I & II	Yes	Yes
Cell Biology	Yes	Some
Biochemistry	Many	Many
Anatomy and Physiology	Some	Yes
Microbiology	Some	Many
Physics	Some	Many
Calculus	Yes	Yes
English	Yes	Yes
Communication or Public Speaking	Some	Some
Psychology or Sociology	Many	Some
Statistics	Many	Yes