Frequently Asked Questions.
Below are some of the most common questions that students ask regarding the similarities and differences between each pharmacy school and council
Question 1: What is the current application process and requirements for your pharmacy program?
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| University of British Columbia | University of Alberta | University of Saskatchewan | University of Manitoba | University of Waterloo | University of Toronto | Université de Montréal | Université Laval | Dalhousie University | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
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| Students must : -Meet prerequisite requirements (including 2 years of full-time undergraduate study or equivalent) -Fill out the online application (including a short essay, description of past experiences and references) -Pass Multiple Mini Interview process More information can be found on: https://pharmsci.ubc.ca/programs/entry-practice-pharmd-degree/admissions-and-finances/admission-requirements | Students must: -Meet prerequisite requirements -Satisfy entrance and spoken English requirements -Submit a letter of intent and pharmacist consultation form -Complete a web-based interview More information can be found on: https://www.ualberta.ca/pharmacy/programs/undergraduate-bsc-in-pharmacy/prospective-student/admission-requirements | Students must: -Meet prerequisite requirements -Complete the online application (available in November) and submit the payment (due in February) -Satisfy the Test of Critical Skills (in March) -Submit transcripts (May/June) -Complete Personal Video Interview -Submit proof of English proficiency (for ESL applicants) and proof of permanent residence (if not a Canadian citizen) More information can be found on: https://pharmacy-nutrition.usask.ca/students/prospective-students/admissions-information.php#EducationEquityProgram | *Note: No intake for Fall 2019, visit link for updated process: https://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/media/PharmD_Upcoming_Changes.pdf | Students must: -Meet prerequisite requirements -Complete online application -Pass CASPer Test -Submit Admission Information Form, Transcripts, Reference Letter Form -Satisfy English language requirements -Pass interviews and Fundamental Skills Assessment More information can be found on: https://uwaterloo.ca/pharmacy/future-students/admissions-process | Students must: -Meet prerequisite requirements -Pass PCAT -Meet a cumulative university average of 70% -Complete Multiple Mini Interview process upon convocation if minimum requirements are met More information can be found on: http://www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/pharmd/admissions/academic-requirements | Students must: -Meet prerequisite requirements -Complete online application -Pass CASPer Test -Pass French in person interview if convocated -Submit required documents (including proof of French proficiency) More information can be found on: https://admission.umontreal.ca/programmes/doctorat-de-1er-cycle-en-pharmacie/admission-et-exigences/ | Students must: -Meet prerequisite requirements -Complete online application -Pass CASPer -Complete autobiographical questionnaire if convocated -Submit required documents (including proof of French proficiency and proof of permanent residency) More information can be found on: https://www.pha.ulaval.ca/etudes/programmes/doctorat-de-premier-cycle-en-pharmacie/ | Students must: -Meet prerequisite requirements (including 1 year of undergraduate study) -Complete online application -Complete pharmacy supplemental form -Pass interview More information can be found on : https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/pharmacy/programs/undergraduate-program/admissions-requirements.html *Note: Changes will be made by the Faculty in 2020 | Students must: -Meet prerequisite requirements (including 10 prerequisite courses outlined by the Faculty) -Meet the cumulative university average and academic score -Pass the face-to-face interview upon convocation More information can be found on: https://www.mun.ca/pharmacy/programs/pharmd/admissions/Application.php |
Question 2: How many students are currently admitted into the first year of your program? [Note: Some schools have reserved spots for out-of-province applicants.]
| University of British Columbia | University of Alberta | University of Saskatchewan | University of Manitoba | University of Waterloo | University of Toronto | Université de Montréal | Université Laval | Dalhousie University | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
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| 224 students | Around 130 students | Around 90 students | 55 students | 120 students | 240 students | 200 students | 192 students | Around 92 Students | 40 students |
Question 3: How many years is your pharmacy program currently?
| University of British Columbia | University of Alberta | University of Saskatchewan | University of Manitoba | University of Waterloo | University of Toronto | Université de Montréal | Université Laval | Dalhousie University | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
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| 4 years | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years | 5 years |
Question 4: What is the timeline of your program currently?
| University of British Columbia | University of Alberta | University of Saskatchewan | University of Manitoba | University of Waterloo | University of Toronto | Université de Montréal | Université Laval | Dalhousie University | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
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| Classes August-December, January-April for Years 1,2 and 3. Year 4 is only rotations. | BSc. Stream: Classes August-April for Years 1,2 and 3. 4 months in fall or winter semester for Year 4 PharmD Stream for BSc. Students: Classes August-April for years 1,2 and 3. 3 and a half months in Spring and Summer semester. Entry-to-PharmD Steam: Classes August-April for years 1,2 and 3. Three and a half months in Spring and Summer semester | Classes September-December, January-April for Years 1,2 and 3. Year 4 is only rotations. | BSc program: Classes September-December, January-April for Years 1 and 2. Classes September-March for Year 3. Rotations September-October for Year 4. PharmD program: TBA | Year 1: Terms A and B: January to April and May to August Year 2: Term A: September to December Co-op 1: January to April Year 2: Term B: May to August Co-op 2: September to December Year 3: Term A: January to April Co-op 3: May to August Year 3: Term B: September to December Year 4: Includes three eight week rotations from March to August | Classes September-December, January-April for Years 1, 2 and 3. Year 4 is all rotations. | Classes September-December, January-April for Years 1, 2 and 3. Year 4 is all rotations with 1 class at the end of rotations. | Classes September-December, January-April, May-June for Years 1,2 and 3. Classes July-August, September-December, January-April for Year 4 including rotations*. *Rotations: Year 1 and 2: 1 week each term (except for the first term of the PharmD), Year 3: 3 weeks rotations (4 rotations); Year 4: 3 weeks rotation (8 rotations). | Classes September-December, January-April for Years 1, 2 and 3. Classes September-December and rotations January-April for Year 4. | BSc. Stream: Classes September-December, January-April for Years 1,2 and 3. Classes September-December and 2x6-week rotations in the winter semester. PharmD Stream: Classes September-December, January-April for Years 1, 2, 3 and 4. Year 5 is all rotations. |
Question 5: What is the current timeline of your rotation schedule?
| University of British Columbia | University of Alberta | University of Saskatchewan | University of Manitoba | University of Waterloo | University of Toronto | Université de Montréal | Université Laval | Dalhousie University | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
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| Year 1 : 1 month community Year 2 : 1 month community, 2 weeks hospital Year 3 : 1 month community, 1 month hospital Year 4 : 4 practicums of 2 months each | BSc. Stream: 1 month in Years 1 and 2, and 1 term for Year 4 PharmD Stream for BSc. Students: 1 month in Years 1 and 2 and 8 months for Year 4 Entry-to-PharmD Stream: 1 month in Years 1 and 2. 4 months in Spring and Summer and 2 months in either Fall or Winter of Year 4 | Year 1: 1 month community Year 2: 1 month hospital Year 3: 1 month specialty Year 4: 4x8-week practicums | BSc program: Year 1: 2h community, 2h hospital (shadowing during the school year) Year 2: 1 week community, 1week hospital Year 3: 2 weeks community, 2 weeks hospital Year 4: 6 weeks community, 6 weeks hospital, 7 weeks elective PharmD: TBA | Year 4 rotations are from March to August and include 3x8-week placements | 160 hours of Early Practice Experience (EPE) rotations occur in Years 1 and 2. Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotations over 36 weeks during Year 4. | Year 1: 1 month community Year 2: 1 month hospital Year 4: 2x8 weeks (community), 12 weeks (hospital), 4 weeks (elective) | Year 1: 2 weeks community Year 2: 3 weeks community Year 3: 9 weeks community + 3 weeks hospital Year 4: 9 weeks community + 9 weeks hospital + 3 weeks elective + 3 weeks volunteering | Year 2: 4 weeks (2 hospital and 2 community) Year 3: 4 weeks Year 4: 12 weeks (6 hospital and 6 community) | BSc Stream: Year 1: 1 month community Year 2 : 1 month hospital Year 3: 1 month community Year 4: 1 term PharmD: Year 1: 4 sessions community job shadowing Year 2: 6 weeks community Year 3: 2 weeks hospital dispensary and 4 weeks direct patient care Year 4: 2 weeks hospital Year 5: 8 weeks (Acute Care Hospital), 8 weeks (Community), 8 weeks (Direct Patient Care), 6 weeks (Elective) |
Question 6: What is the structure of your local CAPSI council? What positions do you have?
| University of British Columbia | University of Alberta | University of Saskatchewan | University of Manitoba | University of Waterloo | University of Toronto | Université de Montréal | Université Laval | Dalhousie University | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
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| Council structure is independent Senior and Junior CAPSI Representatives Treasurer, Vice-Treasurer Secretary IT Officer Sponsorship Fundraising Co-chairs (2) Community Outreach Year Reps (5 – 2 for first year, which is new this year) IPSF Liaisons (2) | Council is integrated within local student council Senior and Junior CAPSI Representatives sit on APSA's council | Council structure is independent Senior and Junior CAPSI Representatives Senior and Junior IPSF Liaisons Fundraising Chair Finance Officer Secretary Promotions Coordinator Public Relations Officer Fourth Year Representatives First Year Representatives (2) | Council structure is independent Senior and Junior CAPSI Representatives IPSF Liaison Senior and Junior CAPSIL Editor Senior and Junior Secretary Operations Manager First, Second, Third and Fourth Year Representatives | Council structure is independent Senior and Junior CAPSI Representatives Secretary Finance Officer Communications/CAPSIL Director PAM 2019 Chair Rx2021 Class Representative Senior and Junior Competitions Coordinators Senior and Junior Education and Outreach Coordinators Senior and Junior Fundraising Coordinators Senior and Junior IPSF Coordinators | Council structure is independent Senior and Junior CAPSI Representatives Year 1 representatives (2) Year 2 representatives (2) Year 3 representatives (2) | Council is integrated within local student council Senior and Junior CAPSI Representatives The Senior CAPSI Representative sits on AEPUM’s council | Council is integrated within local student council Senior and Junior CAPSI Representatives First Year Representative The Senior CAPSI Representative sits on AGEP's council | Council is integrated within local student council Senior and Junior CAPSI Representatives First, Second, Third and Fourth Year Representatives | Council structure is independent Senior and Junior CAPSI Representatives First Year CAPSI Liaison Social Media Representative Finance Officer |
Question 7: What events are hosted by your local CAPSI council?
| University of British Columbia | University of Alberta | University of Saskatchewan | University of Manitoba | University of Waterloo | University of Toronto | Université de Montréal | Université Laval | Dalhousie University | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
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| - Textbook and Stethoscope Sale - CAPSI Awareness Week - Competitions - NTP - PAM - Symposiums - Lunch and Learns - Yoga nights - Pugs and Drugs | - CAPSI Awareness Week - Run for the Cure - CAPSI Competitions - Movember Foundation - Pharmacist Awareness Month | - CAPSI Welcome - Lunch'n'Learn - Textbook Sale - Run for the Cure - CAPSI Competitions - Movember Fundraisers - Mr. Pharmacy - Sports Night - TEVA class presentations - Mock OSCEs | - Saving Second Base fundraiser softball tournament - CAPSI Awareness Week - CIBC Run for the Cure - CAPSI Competitions - Manitoba's Next Top Pharmacist - Pharmacist Awareness Month | - PAM - Waterloo's Next Top Pharmacist - textbook sales - beach volleyball tournament - OTC week - Competitions | - Textbook sales - CAPSI Ice Cream Social - CAPSI Competitions - Pharmacist Awareness Month outreach initiatives - Toronto's Next Top Pharmacist | - Pharmacist Awareness Month - Pharmacadémie (UdeM’s Next Top Pharmacist) - CAPSI competitions | - Pharmacist Awareness month - ULaval's Next Top Pharmacist - CAPSI competitions | - Pharmacist Awareness month - CAPSI Competitions - Dal's Next Top Pharmacists -Textbook sales -Lunch & Learn | - CAPSI Innovation week - Run for the Cure - CAPSI Competitions - Pharmacist Awareness Month - Antibiotic Awareness week - NL's next top pharmacist - CAPSI Symposiums - textbook sale |
For any questions relating to jurisprudence please refer to https://capsi.ca/jurisprudence/
If you have any further questions or think of information that would be beneficial to include on this document please contact your respective CAPSI local representatives.
Last Updated: January 2019