Pharmacy Courses in Canada

Bachelor’s degree: 3 Years

Master’s degree: 2 Years

Doctorate: 3-5 years

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Doctorate

• University of Toronto
• University of Alberta
• The University of British Columbia
• McGill University

Preparing students on subjects like production of pharmaceuticals, dosages, patient safety, the interaction of drugs, and their effect on living organisms, this applied sciences course is perfect for students looking forward to making their careers as pharmacists and planning to pursue higher education within the field.

• Ontario College Diploma in Pharmacy Technician. 
• Ontario College Diploma in Pharmacy Technician. 
• Ontario College Diploma in Pharmacy Technician. 
• Certificate in Community Pharmacy Assistant. 
• Ontario College Diploma in Pharmacy Technician. 
• Ontario College Certificate in Community Pharmacy Assistant.

Ranking

Name

Details

Fees

Programs Offered

Admission deadlines

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University of Toronto

One of Canada’s top public research universities is University of Toronto (U of T). University of Toronto, a multi-campus institution founded in 1827, educates 97,066 students at various academic levels. 27,130 international students (21%) representing 170 nations attend the university. Having 2,082 students, India comes in second among the nations with the most international students at the University of Toronto.

54,848 CAD per year

Pharmacology & Biomedical Toxicology

BSc. Pharmacology

Application Deadline For Fall 2022 (16th Sep 2022)

Application Deadline For Spring 2023 Intake (13th Jan 2023)

Application Deadline For Summer Intake (5th May 2023)

47

University of British Columbia

With campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna, the Institution of British Columbia is a public research university in the province of British Columbia. On a list of the top 20 public universities in the world is the University of British Columbia. The 400-acre main campus of UBC is located in Vancouver. 350+ undergraduate and graduate programmes are available at the University of British Columbia. More than 68,000 students from Canada and more than 140 other countries attend UBC.

56,415 CAD

BSc Pharmacology

Application Deadline For September Intake (10th Jan 2023)

Application Deadline For January Intake (1st Jun 2023)

152

McMaster University

One of Canada's top three research universities is McMaster University. The university enrols students from all over the world, including India, and has a varied student body. The number of Indian students enrolled at McMaster University has increased over time. Indian students made up 6.7% and 21.3%, respectively, of the international student enrollments at the UG and PG levels in 2022.

38,922 CAD

Biology & Pharmacology (Co-op)

Application Deadline For Fall (30th Mar 2023)

Decision Date (30th Jun 2023)

201

University of Ottawa

In Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the Institution of Ottawa, usually referred to as uOttawa, is a multilingual public research university. It is the world's biggest multilingual university (English and French). The University of Ottawa has a 12% acceptance rate, making the application process for prospective students highly competitive.

54,000 CAD

Biopharmaceutical Science

Application Deadline For Fall (1st Jan 2023)

Application Deadline For Winter (1st Mar 2023)

Application Deadline For Summer (1st Aug 2023)

The prerequisites for the B pharmacy programme in Canada are rather straightforward. Calculus, chemistry, physics, biology, and algebra are some of the prerequisite courses for international students to be able to apply to the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme in Canada. Let's look at the prerequisites for master's programmes in pharmacy in Canada:

academic records and results of the English proficiency examination from high school

Additional conditions

Choose your course and a university to start your bachelor in pharmacy program in Canada.

Submit the application form along with the application fee. The application fee may range from 50 CAD to 100 CAD depending on the university you choose.

Submit all the required documents and requirements asked by the particular university.

You may also be asked for an interview process or additional requirements. 

Apply for a scholarship or financial aid, if available at the university. 

Wait for the admission decision. 

Master of Science in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Course-based)

Master of Science in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Thesis-based)

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences. ...

Master of Science in Biomedical and Molecular Sciences 

Bachelor of Pharmacy from a Canadian-compliant, approved, and recognised university in the candidate's home country.

Having finished the university's pharmacy residency programme and having relevant experience in the field of pharmacy.

IELTS or TOEFL scores, a statement of intent, two or three letters of recommendation, and a resume are also required. A small number of universities may also require GRE results.

If you are coming from outside Canada to study as an international student, your DLI (Designated Learning Institute) must be on the list of DLIs having an authorised COVID-19 readiness plan.

Show that you have the resources to cover your guardian's transit costs, living expenses, and tuition costs in Canada.

Make sure you don't have any criminal history and obtain a Police Clearance certificate if necessary.

Ensure your health is good and obtain a medical certificate.

Show the officer that you will depart Canada once your degree is complete.

Scholarship 

Eligibility 

Award (in CAD)

• Outstanding academics and extracurriculars 
• International student

• International women students 
• Excellent academics

• International applicants 

• International applicants with 90% average 
• Admission information form