The PharmD program is a four-year professional program consisting of coursework and practice experience. Students in the program have completed the required prerequisite courses and have a competitive grade point average.
The scope of practice for pharmacists in Alberta is the broadest in the world.
Many services that once required an appointment with a family doctor can now be provided by an Albertan pharmacist, including provision of health advice, precision medicine, disease screening, injections and vaccinations, prescriptions and referrals.
In Alberta, pharmacy is much more than dispensing pills. Our faculty serves a transformative role with research and education that drives policy decisions, implementation and support for an integral new approach to health care as we educate future pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. Join us today!
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September 2025
University of Alberta
North Campus,
116 Street and 85 Avenue,
EDMONTON,
Alberta (AB),
T6G 2R3, Canada
Required Pre-Pharmacy Courses
Applicants must complete 60 credit units of university transferable work including the prerequisite courses listed below.
The remaining credits can be made up by successful completion of a combination of university-level course work.
A minimum grade of C- (or equivalent) is required in any transfer course (i.e., courses not completed at the University of Alberta) used to meet a prerequisite requirement.
Academic Requirements
Recent overall GPA, performance in Biological Science prerequisite courses and performance in the heaviest credit weight year are some of the factors that contribute to overall ranking.
Typically, competitive applicants usually present with a GPA of at least 3.3. To be ranked highly, students should aim for the following Grade Point Averages: Alberta Students: 3.5 or greater (4-point scale), Out-of-province Students: 3.7 or higher (4-point scale).
It is preferable that 30 credit units are taken in at least one academic year (September to April).
English Language Requirement:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
One of Canada鈥檚 top teaching and research universities, the University of Alberta has an international reputation for academic excellence.
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