PHARMACY SCHOOL

INFORMATION
Information for York University Students
on Applying for Pharmacy School.

Canadian Pharmacy Schools

Ontario
o University of Toronto
o University of Waterloo

Newfoundland
o Memorial University of Newfoundland

Nova Scotia
Alberta

o Dalhousie University

o University of Alberta

Quebec
British Columbia
o University of British Columbia

o Universit de Montral
o Universit Laval

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

o University of Manitoba

o University of Saskatchewan

International Pharmacy Schools

United States
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

University of Michigan-AnnArbor
University of California-San Francisco
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
University of Minnesota
University of Washington
Purdue University
University of Arizona

Australia
James Cook University
University of Monash Pharmacy Program,
University of Sydney, Faculty of Pharmacy
University of Queensland, Faculty of
Pharmacy
o University of Newcastle Pharmacy Program
o
o
o
o

United Kingdom
o University of Manchester School of
Pharmacy
o Aston University Pharmacy Program
o Cardiff School of Pharmacy
o University of Bath Pharmacy Program

Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)

4 hours with 240 MC and
2 writing assignments
For more specific information:
Test Blueprint and Sample Questions
PCAT Information Booklet
Registration Fee: $199.00
Register online at

www.PCATweb.info

University of Toronto: Leslie Dan

Faculty of Pharmacy
Four-year professional program
Admits 240 students each September
Currently offers a number educational

programs including:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program

(BScPhm)
Combined Bachelor of Science in PharmacyDoctor of Pharmacy program, the Doctor of
Pharmacy program (PharmD)
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Specialist program
(BSc)
Offered in conjunction with the Faculty of
Arts and Science.

University of Toronto: Leslie Dan Faculty of

Pharmacy-General Requirements
Consideration for Entrance
Must complete required courses by April/May at appropriate

levels (high school and University)

GPA of at least 70% (excludes high school grades)
Must have at least one year of full course load. (30 credits)
Must write the PCAT and submit the scores directly to
University of Toronto.
Selected applicants who meet minimum PCAT and
academic requirements will be asked to come to attend
Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) Interview (later)
Note: Reference letters/Awards are not required

Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy- Academic

Requirements- York University
Academic Requirements
High School
ENG4U* (High School English at university level) or former OAC
SPH4U* (High School Physics at university level) or former OAC OR SC/PHYS 1410

Biology & Chemistry

SC/Biol1000 3.0 + 1001 3.0 Or former SC/Biol
1010 6.0 OR 1410 6.0.
SC/CHEM 1000 Chemical Dynamics
SC/CHEM 1001 Chemical Structure
SC/CHEM 2020 Organic Chemistry
SC/CHEM 2011 Introduction to
Thermodynamics
Math
SC/MATH 1013 Applied Calculus I
SC/MATH 1014 Applied Calculus II
OR SC/MATH 1300 Differential Calculus with
Applications and SC/MATH 1310 Integral Calculus
with Applications OR GL/MATH 1930 Calculus I
and GL/MATH 1940 Calculus II Or former
Math1000 3.0 + 1010 3.0

Biochemistry
SC/BIOL/BCHM 2020 3.0/4.0 Cell Biology and
Biochemistry I OR SC/CHEM 2050 Introductory
Biochemistry
Statistics
SC/Math 1131 3.0 OR 1532 3.0 Or 2560 3.0
Or GL/Math 1610 3.0 (Offered at Glendon)
Or SC/Biol2060 3.0
Or PSYC2021 3.0
HH/Kine 2050 3.0
Humanities/Social Sciences
6.00 credits in Humanities or Social Science.
This includes many subjects such as History,
Religion, Philosophy, Classics, Music, Languages,
Literature, Economics, Sociology, Political
Science.

Leslie Dan Faculty of PharmacyInterviews

Selected applicants will be asked to come to an

interview which must be attended.

These interviews will follow a Multiple mini interview

process (MMI)

There will be between 8-10 short interviews, each lasting 6-8

minutes
Interviewers may be pharmacists, a faculty member, a students, or
members from other groups

Interview dates for the 2013 cycle are March 24-25

and May 11-12

Important Dates- Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Final registration deadline for PCAT September 2012

September 10, 2012 (late registration

deadline)

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Online Application

opens

September 14, 2012 (tentative)

PCAT Test September 2012

September 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26, 2012*

Registration for PCAT January 2013

November 8, 2012 (regular registration

deadline)
January 2, 2013 (late registration deadline)

Early Bird Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Online

Application deadline ($250)

December 3, 2012

Final Deadline for the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Online Application ($300)

January 9, 2013

PCAT Test January

January 8 and 9, 2013*

Deadline to submit preliminary University transcripts

January 31, 2013

Deadline to submit secondary school transcripts

January 31, 2013

Admission Interviews

March 23, 2013

March 24, 2013
May 11, 2013

Deadline to submit final University transcripts

June 7, 2013

Final Decisions posted

June 21, 2013 (tentative)

Orientation week begins

September 3, 2013

First day of classes

September 9, 2013

Tuition Fees- Leslie Dan Faculty of

Pharmacy
Total tuition for the 2011-2012

year for Canadian citizens:

$13,884.00 (does not include
books)
Total tuition for the 2009-2010
year for international students:
approx. $25 000.00
(includes University Health

Insurance Plan but not books)

Contact Info: University of Toronto- Leslie

Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Admission Inquiries
Telephone: (416) 978-3967
Fax: (416) 978-8511
E-mail: adm.phm@utoronto.ca
Website:

http://www.utoronto.ca/pharmacy/info.htm

University of Waterloo: Faculty of

Pharmacy
Four-year professional program
Admits 120 students each September
Currently offers a number educational

programs including:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program

(BScPhm)

Waterloo Faculty of Pharmacy- Academic

Requirements- York University
Academic Requirements

Biology
SC/Biol1000 3.0 + 1001 3.0 Or former SC/Biol
1010 6.0 OR 1410 6.0.
Genetics (3 credits) BIOL 2040
Microbiology (3 credits): BIOL 3150
Chemistry
SC/CHEM 1000 Chemical Dynamics
SC/CHEM 1001 Chemical Structure
SC/CHEM 2020 Organic Chemistry
Math
SC/MATH 1013 Applied Calculus I
SC/MATH 1014 Applied Calculus II
OR SC/MATH 1300 Differential Calculus with
Applications and SC/MATH 1310 Integral Calculus
with Applications OR GL/MATH 1930 Calculus I
and GL/MATH 1940 Calculus II Or former
Math1000 3.0 + 1010 3.0

Biochemistry
SC/BIOL/BCHM 2020 3.0/4.0 Cell Biology and
Biochemistry I OR SC/CHEM 2050 Introductory
Biochemistry
Statistics
SC/Math 1131 3.0 OR 1532 3.0 Or 2560 3.0
Or GL/Math 1610 3.0 (Offered at Glendon)
Or SC/Biol2060 3.0
Or PSYC2021 3.0
HH/Kine 2050 3.0
English
Any 3 credit EN course minimum.
Humanities/Social Sciences
6.00 credits in Humanities or Social Science.
This includes many subjects such as History,
Religion, Philosophy, Classics, Music, Languages,
Literature, Economics, Sociology, Political
Science.

Waterloo Faculty of Pharmacy- Academic

Requirements- York University
Minimum Overall University

Average of 75% (3.3/4.0 or 7/9.0

GPA)
Full course load required (15
credits/semester)
PCAT not required
Interview
Pharmacy Admission Profile and
References

Waterloo Faculty of PharmacyNon Academic Requirements

Pharmacy Admission Profile Essay about you. Summarize your

academic and non academic achievements and your

extracurricular involvement.
References Preferably from a pharmacist, physician, or nurse. No

relatives.
Interview
One on one meeting with faculty members.
Reading Comprehension/Writing test.

Up to Date Immunization Records

Waterloo Faculty of Pharmacy- Important Dates

Date
August 13, 2012

Event
Applications are now open. Click apply to access the online application. Your
application will be acknowledged by email and you will be sent specific information on
completing your online Pharmacy Admission Profile and the Reference Letter
Form.

December 24, 2012 January 2, 2013

Christmas break
Although we welcome your application during the Christmas break, acknowledgement
E-mails will resume the first week of 2013.

January 7, 2013

Deadline to submit the winter 2014 application and pay the application fee (midnight
EST).
1.Deadline for submitting the following items (details will be provided in the
acknowledgement E-mail you will receive after you apply to the program):Interim
University transcript(s)
2.Pharmacy Admission Profile.
3.Confirmation of English Language Requirements (if applicable)
4.Reference letter form

February 8, 2013

April 11, 2013

Invitations for Pharmacy Admission Interviews will be sent by E-mail.

April 18, 2013

Deadline to confirm attendance for your interview. If you fail to respond by this date,
your interview time may be assigned to another applicant.

May 3-5, 2013

Pharmacy Admission Interviews and Reading Comprehension/Writing Test (for

selected candidates)

June 7, 2013

Deadline to submit University transcripts with final Winter 2013 grades.

June 12, 2013

Admission decisions will be communicated to all applicants

June 26, 2013

January 2014

Deadline to accept Offer of Admission to Pharmacy

Lectures begin

Tuition Fees- Waterloo Faculty of

Pharmacy
Total tuition for the 2011-2012

year for Canadian citizens:

$6,700 per term (does not include
books)
Total tuition for the 2009-2010
year for international students:
approx. $$16,000

Contact Info: University of Waterloo Faculty

of Pharmacy
Admission Inquiries
http://www.pharmacy.uwaterloo.ca/futurestudents
Email: pharmacy@uwaterloo.ca
Phone: (519) 888-4499
Fax: (519) 888-7910

Additional Information
For additional information on any aspects of

the pharmacy school application process,

please contact the Pre Pharmacy Club at
York University.
Email: prepharm.yorku@gmail.com
YUconnect:

https://yorku.collegiatelink.net/organization/
PrePharmacyClub

References
Student Ombudsman Services Pharmacy School Seminar

Slides:
http://www.yorku.ca/sos/PharmacySeminarFALL2011.pdf

University of Toronto Leslie Dan School of Pharmacy

http://www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/bscphm
University of Waterloo Faculty of Pharmacy
https://uwaterloo.ca/pharmacy/
Pharmacy Choice- International Pharmacy Schools
http://www.pharmacychoice.com/education/international_pharmacy
_schools.cfm