The entry-to-practice Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program is designed to prepare students who are beginning their pharmacy education for careers primarily in community and hospital settings, as well as pharmaceutical industries, pharmacy organizations, and educational environments.

A graduate of the program will be eligible to apply to be licensed as a pharmacist across Canada after successful completion of provincial and national examinations.

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• Admission requirements - entry to the university
• Your first year
• Admission requirements - entry into PharmD
• Sample PharmD courses
• Career opportunities

Why study pharmacy at Memorial?

Memorial's doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program is accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). This accreditation demonstrates the dedication of Memorial’s program to exceptional quality, meeting and exceeding the standards set by CCAPP, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

With a 100% employment rate, students with a pharmacy education from Memorial University will work as members of health teams alongside other healthcare professionals, in hospital and community pharmacy settings, and in clinic settings such as our Medication Therapy Services Clinic. Students will have a variety of rewarding career choices with a doctor of pharmacy.

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Admission requirements - entry to the university

Important to know: Direct admission from high school into the entry-to-practice PharmD program is not available.

You will need to apply to Memorial to complete the required prerequisite courses before applying for admission to the entry-to-practice PharmD program.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to apply by:

Admission from high school into Memorial University is subject to meeting the general admission requirements, including appropriate courses in mathematics and a laboratory science.

To easily access the eight prerequisite courses required for admission to the entry-to-practice PharmD program, it is recommended that you select bachelor of science as your program choice on the undergraduate application for admission.

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Your first year

Have a look at a sample schedule of 10 courses (eight specific prerequisite courses and two electives) you may need to take if you plan to apply to the entry-to-practice pharmacy program.

This is a sample only. Meet with an academic advisor to create a plan that aligns with your specific needs and goals.

1. If you are not eligible to take one or more of the required fall semester courses contact the Academic Advising Centre.
   
   
2. To demonstrate your ability to handle a full course load, you should take five courses (15 credit hours) in at least one semester. If you received transfer credit for Mathematics 1000, you should take another course in its place.
   
   
3. Students attending Grenfell Campus would normally complete Chemistry 1200/1001 in their first year.
   
   
4. Six credit hours of electives required for admission.

Further assistance

For assistance with course selection, contact the Academic Advising Centre.

For additional program information, visit the School of Pharmacy or email Pharmacy Admissions.

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Admission requirements - admission into entry-to-practice Pharm.D.

To be eligible for admission to the entry-to-practice Pharm.D. program, you must complete five courses (15 credit hours) per semester in at least one semester and successfully complete the following eight prerequisite courses (or their equivalent) and two electives:

• Biology 1001 and 1002
• Chemistry 1050 and 1051 (St. John's campus) or Chemistry 1200 and 1001 (Grenfell campus)
• six credit hours in English or three credit hours in English and three credit hours in a Memorial University critical reading and writing (CRW) course.
• Mathematics 1000 and 1001
• six credit hours of electives

Offers of admission take into account academic grades and personal and professional characteristics. Assessment of interpersonal characteristics may include an interview. Priority for admission is given to applicants who are residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. One seat is reserved for an Indigenous student from the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Further admission details are available on the School of Pharmacy website.

Application fee

In addition to the University’s general application fee, Canadian applicants are also required to pay an additional pharmacy application fee of $125 CAD and international applicants $175 CAD. If you are a current Memorial student you will not be charged the general application fee.

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Sample Pharm.D. courses

PHAR 2250 - Pharmacy Practice I
PHAR 3270 - Pharmacotherapy I
PHAR 3410 - Leadership and Health Promotion

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Career opportunities

Upon completion of the Pharm.D. program, pharmacy graduates have many exciting opportunities for beginning their careers, including a variety of practice settings. Some career choices include:

• Community pharmacy
• Hospital pharmacy
• Academia
• Research
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Government
• Advocacy
• Pharmacy associations

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