Why Pharmacy?
Pharmacy, in general, is a program with high potential. The study is equally related to the study of a physician. The field of pharmacy is diversifying itself into different branches, and each branch of pharmacy is equally important in the medical field. Pharmaceutical companies are growing rapidly with the increase in common lifestyle diseases, which in turn leads to more demand for medicine. The need for pharmacists is high. This adds more value to the study of pharmacy.
Diversified fields of Pharmacy
- Community Pharmacy
- Wholesale Pharmacy
- Industrial Pharmacy
- Production Units
- Analytical & Quality Control units
- Research & Development Units
- Marketing and Sales Unit
- Health System Pharmacy
- Nuclear Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Education
- Pharmaceutical Journalism
- Drug control Administration
Scope of Pharmacists in Canada
Canada is a land of highly recognized and valuable study programs. Pharmacy is one of those programs. The study of pharmacy itself is in high demand program and pursuing it in Canada makes it even more special.
The job potential for a pharmacist is high and has many diverse options. Apart from evaluating the medical needs of a patient, a pharmacist can work for pharmaceutical companies, food and beverage companies, research organizations, and laboratories.
Pharmacists in Canada earn around 151,000 CAD per year. The average pay varies from 72,300 CAD to 236,000 CAD.
Completing a pharmacy program in Canadian Universities helps the students gain practical knowledge which will help them in real-life situations. Choosing Canada as a study option is always the smart choice anyone can make.
List of Pharmacy Schools in Canada
Canadian universities’ undergraduate programs are focused on comprehensive science education. There are several faculties and schools of pharmacy in Canada:
- Dalhousie University (College of Pharmacy)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (School of Pharmacy)
- Montreal University (Faculté de pharmacie)
- Laval University (Faculté de pharmacie)
- University of Alberta (Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences)
- University of British Columbia (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences)
- University of Manitoba (Faculty of Pharmacy)
- University of Saskatchewan (College of Pharmacy and Nutrition)
- University of Toronto (Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy)
- University of Waterloo (School of Pharmacy)
Application process
Application and admission requirements differ from one university to another. However, contact the admission officers of the respective pharmacy schools for specific requirements.
How to become a Pharmacist in Canada?
To become a Licensed Pharmacist in Canada, you will need:
- Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy from a Canadian University
- Completion of National board examination through The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
- Practical experience from an apprenticeship or an internship program
- Fluent in English or French
As requirements may vary between provinces, kindly contact the local pharmacy school for more specific Information.
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