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Program details
The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) is a four-year undergraduate doctoral program that requires two years of previous university studies. Throughout the program, you will focus on clinical practice, experiential learning, and pharmaceutical sciences, all of which will prepare you for a successful career in pharmacy.
Expected duration: 4 years (plus 2 years of qualifying study)
In this program, you’ll build a strong foundation in basic, pharmaceutical, and clinical sciences, preparing you to provide entry-level patient care. You’ll also gain hands-on experience through experiential placements in various healthcare settings, such as hospital and community pharmacies. In your final year, you can further enrich your learning with an elective rotation tailored to your interests.
Areas of focus:
- Medication use and safety
- Applied pharmacy practice
- Simulation labs
- Interprofessional education
- Experiential learning
- Indigenous health
For a full listing of courses, please visit the academic calendar.
Experiential education
Being a successful pharmacist means mastering both patient relationships and medication expertise. The Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum is designed with a strong focus on patient care, so you’ll graduate fully prepared to practice to your full scope right away.
The Experiential Education Program offers a series of rotations that help you apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world pharmacy practice.
As you work closely with experienced preceptors in patient care clinics, hospitals, community pharmacies, and primary care centres, you’ll build confidence and develop the essential patient-care skills you need for your career. You’ll start with Introductory Pharmacy Practice rotations early in the program, followed by Advanced Pharmacy Practice rotations in your fourth year.
Program outline
Year 1
The first professional year of the Pharmacy program covers essential scientific foundations and professional skills. The courses are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of both the science and practice of pharmacy.
Scientific foundations
- Applied Pathophysiology
- Human Anatomy
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutics
Professional skills
- Applied Pharmacy Practice Laboratory
- Extemporaneous Pharmaceutical Compounding
- Pharmacy Informatics
Additional introduction
A general introduction to the Pharmacotherapy Literature is also provided in the first year.
Year 2
The second professional year of the Pharmacy program builds on foundational knowledge and further develops practical and theoretical skills.
Applied practice and study
- Applied Pharmacy Practice Laboratory (continued)
- Clinical Therapeutics
- Pharmacotherapy Literature (further development)
Drug actions and delivery
- Applied Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
- Drug Delivery
- Pharmacogenetics
Nutrition and health
The relationship between nutrition and health is explored in greater detail.
Regulatory and practice environments
- Pharmacy Law (introduction to the regulatory environment)
- Community and hospital practice environments (further development of the professional role)
Year 3
The third professional year continues the Applied Pharmacy Practice Laboratory and builds on the knowledge from the second year. It provides increased exposure to the pharmacist’s clinical and professional roles.
Applied practice and study
- Applied Professional Practice
- Pharmacy Management
Clinical roles
- Advanced Therapeutics
- Concepts of Integrative Medicine
- Toxicology of Medications and Drug Abuse
Ongoing study
- Clinical Therapeutics (continued)
- Pharmacotherapy Literature (continued)
Year 4
The PharmD program includes service-learning opportunities throughout, culminating in extensive patient care experiences. In the final year, students participate in placements across hospital, community, and primary care settings.
The final year also offers an elective rotation and a research component through the Pharmacy Research Project.
Internationally educated health professionals
Internationally educated health professionals should visit the access hub for details related to obtaining Canadian credentials.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the PharmD program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Admission is highly competitive with 55 seats available each year.
To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program, you must first complete 48 credit-hours of university-level study, which includes specific required courses. Additionally, you must attain a minimum adjusted grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and complete a situational judgement test (CASPer).
To review the complete list of admission requirements, please refer to the College of Pharmacy applicant admission requirements page.
If you don't meet the admission requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy program, you may still qualify for entry into the Faculty of Science or another program. For those who have not attended university previously, there are direct entry options available, such as University 1.
How to apply
Domestic student application fee: $100
Applications to the University of Manitoba are completed online. To begin your application, select the Start or continue your application button. The online application includes several parts, and you may be required to submit transcripts, proof of English Language proficiency, and other documents.
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Admission and application inquiries
Mailing address
Undergraduate Admissions
424 UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba
65 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Office location
Room 424 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Submit a question
Phone: 204-474-8808
Toll-free: 1-800-224-7713 ext 8808
Program inquiries
College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
143 Apotex Centre
750 McDermot Avenue
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB [R3E 0T5]
pharmacy@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9306
Fax: 204-789-3744