Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)

The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is a specialized test that measures applicants’ general
academic ability and scientific knowledge in the context of pharmacy study. Through a series of
multiple-choice sections and a writing component, the PCAT assesses competency in five content areas
(Biology Processes, Chemical Processes, Quantitative Reasoning, Critical Reading, and Writing) as a
means of pre-screening the initial pool of applicants.

All applicants to the PharmD program are required to write the PCAT and have valid scores reported
directly to the University of Toronto. For the 2019 admission cycle, valid scores include tests written
between January 2015 and January 2019. Failure to write the PCAT or failure to have valid test scores
reported directly to the University of Toronto (in electronic format), from the testing agency, will
disqualify your application.

As the Pharmacy College Admission Test is independently operated and administered, applicants must
register to write the PCAT through the PCAT website. The PCAT is offered several times (July,
September, October, November, and January in the 2018-2019 testing year), and in many locations each
year. Applicants are advised to register early to ensure their ability to write the test on the date they
prefer and at the location of their choice. Note that although the testing agency has scheduled a
February testing window, February scores are not valid for the current (2019) admission cycle. There
are no exceptions.

Click here for Registration instructions for the Pharmacy College Admission Test

The following chart illustrates the known registration deadlines and testing dates for 2018-2019 PCAT
tests. Please note that this list is not official and may not be the most current. To access the official
registration deadlines, testing dates, and testing locations, please visit the PCAT website. As well, please
note that while the PCAT testing authority may add dates for each testing window based on demand, it
is advisable to register early rather than waiting for new testing dates to be added. If you are a first time
test taker, we recommend that you write PCAT prior to the final January test dates.

PCAT Registration Deadline

PCAT Test Date

July 6, 2018 (regular registration)

August 22, 2018 (late registration)

For all test administrations occurring in September 2018

October 5, 2018 (regular registration)

October 13, 2018 (late registration)

For all test administrations occurring in October and November 2018

November 2, 2018 (regular registration)

December 12, 2018 (late registration)

For all test administrations occurring in January 2019

If you are planning to apply for admission to the PharmD program for September 2019, the final date to
write the PCAT will occur in January 2019. Although the testing agency has scheduled a February testing
window, the February scores will not be eligible for consideration in the 2019 admission cycle. There
are no exceptions.

Applicants may write the PCAT more than once. Test results for each test should be reported to the
University of Toronto. When you are registering to write the PCAT, you must enter the University of
Toronto recipient code on your PCAT application to ensure that test results will be reported to the
University of Toronto (code 278).

The testing agency will report up to five of your most recent test results. Where multiple test results are
reported the faculty will use the one test where all minimums are met that has the highest composite
score (i.e. if one or more sections are below the required threshold that test does not meet the
requirements regardless of the composite score). The scores from different test administrations cannot
be combined.

To be selected to participate in admission interviews at the University of Toronto minimum scores

(thresholds) in the PCAT must be met (amongst other criteria). The following table illustrates the
minimum PCAT percentile score values that have been required to proceed to the interview stage in
each of the past four admission cycles (i.e. 2015 to 2018). However, it is important to note that the
following figures should be considered rough guidelines only. Individual scores on the PCAT are assessed
within a competitive pool; as a result, minimum scores may fluctuate from year to year. You should
anticipate that required scores will be no lower than those used in the most recent previous admission
cycle as given below. As well, applicants should note that the PCAT thresholds used for final selections
may be higher than the minimum thresholds which are announced in March of each year to applicants.
Minimum PCAT percentile scores required to proceed to Interview stage:

Test section

Minimum Percentile Score requirements used for the four most recent past admission cycles (2015-
2018)

Biology (Biological Processes)

20

Chemistry (Chemical Processes)

50

Quantitative Ability (Quantitative Reasoning)

20

Reading Comprehension (Critical Reading)

20

Composite

50

Writing

For other important details related to PCAT score reporting click here

Some important changes….

PCAT test administrations occurring July 2016 onward have a new test blueprint as well as score
reporting changes. The titles in the table above reflect both the former sub-test titles as well as the new
sub-test titles. There are now only 4 multiple-choice sections rather than five – the Verbal Ability section
has been removed. If you wrote PCAT prior to July 2016 the Verbal Ability section, although included in
your original score reports, will not be among the sections we will use for assessing minimum
requirements (this is why it has been removed from the table above). You should also note that all
percentile scores will be adjusted to reflect the new 2015 ‘normative’ values as calculated by the testing
agency. The Composite percentile score is also based on a recalculated scaled score that excludes the
Verbal Ability subtest. Thus, all candidates’ older scaled scores and percentile scores are comparable to
those taking the test July 2016 onward. You can view details of these changes at
http://www.pcatweb.info/PCAT-Updates.php

Pharmacy College Admission Test Minimum Scores for Admission Interviews

The following table illustrates the minimum percentile score values that have been required to proceed
to the interview stage over the past four admission cycles.

Minimum Percentile Score requirements used for the four most recent past admission cycles (2015 to
2018)

Biology (Biological Processes)

20

Chemistry (Chemical Processes)

50

Quantitative Ability (Quantitative Reasoning)

20

Reading Comprehension (Critical Reading)

20

Composite

50

Writing

The preceding figures should be considered rough guidelines only as individual scores on the PCAT are
assessed within a competitive pool. As a result, minimum scores may fluctuate from year to year. You
should anticipate that required scores will be no lower than those used in the most recent past
admission cycle (as given above). As well, applicants should note that the minimum PCAT thresholds
used for final selections may be higher than the preliminary thresholds used to select applicants for
interviews.

Some important changes….

PCAT test administrations occurring July 2016 onward have a new test blueprint as well as score
reporting changes. The titles in the table above reflect both the former sub-test titles as well as the new
sub-test titles. There are now only 4 multiple-choice sections rather than five – the Verbal Ability section
has been removed. If you wrote PCAT prior to July 2016 the Verbal Ability section, although included in
your original score reports, will not be among the sections we will use for assessing minimum
requirements (this is why it has been removed from the table above). You should also note that all
percentile scores will be adjusted to reflect the new 2015 ‘normative’ values as calculated by the testing
agency. The Composite percentile score is also based on a recalculated scaled score that excludes the
Verbal Ability subtest. Thus, all candidates’ older scaled scores and percentile scores are comparable to
those taking the test July 2016 onward. You can view details of these changes at
http://www.pcatweb.info/PCAT-Updates.php

Admissions Overview – for admission in September 2019

The PharmD program at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is an entry-to-practice professional degree
program. Of the various degree programs offered at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, this is the
program to which you would apply if you wish to become a licensed pharmacist, and if you have not
already completed a professional Pharmacy degree program elsewhere.

Our foremost PharmD program is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and experience
to meet the exciting new scope of practice for pharmacists in Canada.

To be considered for admission, candidates must submit the online application by January 11, 2019 for
September 2019 admission consideration. Although the application deadline occurs in January, final
grades and other required scores and documents may follow later as per dates given below and in the
Application Process section. Applicants are considered based on the following factors:

Academic performance
Successful completion of all pre-requisite courses

Minimum cumulative average of 70% (equivalent to a ‘B-’ at the University of Toronto) or higher

Pharmacy College Admission Test

Admission Interview

Supporting documents (PCAT results, final grades for the current year, transcripts, English facility test
scores, etc.) may be submitted after the application deadline, as outlined in Important Dates section
below.

Academic Performance

To be eligible for admission to the PharmD program for September 2019, applicants must:

Successfully complete all pre-requisite courses by the end of April 2019

Possess a cumulative university average of 70% (equivalent to a ‘B-’ at the University of Toronto) or
higher

Preference will be given to candidates with a proven ability to successfully carry a full-time course load,
i.e., a minimum of 5.0 full credit course equivalents in the regular academic year. (Also refer to
Frequently Asked Question #15)

For important details about academic performance and subject requirements, please click here.

Pharmacy College Admission Test

All applicants must write the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) – a specialized test that includes
sections on Biological Processes, Chemical Processes, Quantitative Reasoning, Critical Reading, as well as
a writing sub-test to assess applicants’ ability to think and write effectively.

Applicants must achieve minimum standards on each of the PCAT sections to proceed to the interview
stage.
To learn more about the Pharmacy College Admission Test, register to write this test, or determine
upcoming PCAT test dates, please visit the PCAT website.

Admission Interviews

The interview is an important component of the admission process. Applicants who meet minimum
required thresholds in the Pharmacy College Admission Test, and other academic criteria, will be invited
to the Faculty to participate in an interview session. Up to approximately 500 candidates are typically
invited to participate in admission interviews.

All admission interviews will take place at the Faculty on one of the following dates:

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Sunday, March 31, 2019

Saturday, May 11, 2019 (preference given to out-of-province applicants who enter this date as their first
choice on the application)

Applicants must participate in the admission interview process on the specific date and time scheduled
by the Faculty.

Admission Selection

Once the admission interviews have occurred and final grades have been submitted, a composite score
(Index) will be calculated for each eligible applicant. This Index calculation will be based on the
cumulative university average and interview performance and may also include the PCAT composite
score. The Faculty will use the Index score to rank candidates for selection. Generally, those with higher
rankings are offered admission, but other considerations such as (but not limited to) performance in
science courses, failed or repeated courses, reduced course loads, and history of course withdrawals
may also be used to determine candidate rankings.
A sufficient number of offers of admission will be made in June 2019 to the top candidates to fill a class
of 240, while some remaining qualified candidates may be placed on a waiting list. Due to the limited
number of spaces, admission cannot be offered to all qualified applicants.

Important Dates

Applicants should take note of the following important dates for September 2019 admission to the
PharmD program:

Early Bird PharmD Online Application ($50 savings) December 3, 2018

Final Deadline for PharmD Online Application January 11, 2019

PCAT Registration and test dates September 2018 to January 2019- Check PCAT website for
registration and test dates

Preliminary Transcript Submission Deadline January 31, 2019

Admission Interviews – Saturday, March 30, 2019

– Sunday, March 31, 2019

– Saturday, May 11, 2019 (preference given to out-of-province applicants who enter this as their first
choice on the application)

Final University transcript submission deadline May 31, 2019

Admission decisions released June 14, 2019 (tentative)

Information for High School Students and Guidance Counsellors

Choosing a Career in Pharmacy

Pharmacists are health care professionals who play a pivotal role in as medication therapy experts,
providing convenient, accessible and high quality patient care. As an integral part of the health care
team they work with patients, physicians, nurses and others to ensure medications are safe and
beneficial. Pharmacists graduate with a thorough knowledge of prescription and non-prescription
medications, and the skills to manage all aspects of handling medications, and the understanding of
drug interactions and side-effects. Today’s pharmacists are able to manage a wide range of medical
conditions such as diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure; they can give flu shots, conduct
medication reviews and assess minor ailments. You may wish to view information provided by the
Canadian Pharmacists Association at http://www.pharmacists.ca/index.cfm/pharmacy-in-canada/

If you would like to contribute to improving the health care of others, are detailed oriented, a good
problem solver and good communicator, enjoy working with people, have an excellent grasp of basic
sciences and are committed to life-long learning, you may want to consider a career in Pharmacy. To
become a licensed pharmacist in Canada you are required to successfully complete an accredited
university level entry-to-practice Pharmacy degree program, followed by national Board exams, as well
as successful completion of the requirements of the provincial licensing body of the province in which
you wish to practice.

The professional entry-to-practice degree program offered at the University of Toronto is a Doctor of
Pharmacy (PharmD) program and has replaced the BSc in Pharmacy program. The PharmD program is 4
years in length (3 years academic courses plus one year experiential) and follows two years of initial
university study. Most other Canadian universities continue to offer the BSc in Pharmacy as an entry-
to-practice Pharmacy degree program although it is anticipated that all Canadian schools will eventually
move towards offering the PharmD degree as the professional entry-to-practice Pharmacy program.

Learning about Pharmacy

While pharmacy experience is not an admission requirement, and no admissions preference is given to
those who have pharmacy exposure, the Faculty recommends that all applicants learn about pharmacy
practice to ensure that they have a basic understanding of the profession and an appreciation of the role
of pharmacists in caring directly for individual patients and the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes
this role demands. While there are many ways you can learn about the profession you may want to
consider compiling a list of Pharmacy career related questions and then contacting, and arranging a
meeting time with, a pharmacist in your area. Most pharmacists are happy to meet with prospective
applicants to answer questions about the profession.

Choosing High School Courses

To ensure you will be meeting all admission requirements and pre-requisite requirements for Pharmacy
and the relevant first year university courses, you should include English, Physics, Biology, Chemistry,
and Calculus (MCV4U Calculus and Vectors) as well as a second Math (MHF4U Advanced Functions) in
your Grade 12U program. University level Biology, Chemistry and Calculus have Grade 12U (or
equivalent) pre-requisites. The second math is a pre-requisite for the first year Calculus course at many
universities including the University of Toronto.

Secondary School Grades

The PharmD program is a ‘second-entry’ program, admitting applicants from the university level rather
than the high school level. As a result, overall high school averages are not considered when applying for
admission. Although secondary school grades are not used in the calculation of any averages for
admission consideration you may, however, use a Grade12U credit (or equivalent from other
educational systems) to meet the Physics subject requirement. All other subject requirements must be
met at the university level.

‘PharmD’ vs. PhD, MSc and BSc

The PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) is an undergraduate program and is a professional designation. It

requires only 2 years of university study for admission, whereas PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) programs
are graduate research programs which typically require at least 6 years of university level study,
including a 4 year BSc and a 2 year MSc program, for entry. Graduate degree programs (MSc and PhD)
will not qualify you for licensure as a pharmacist – they are geared to candidates who are interested in
research. Remember, it is the PharmD designation (or BScPhm at most other Canadian universities)
which you will need to become licensed as a pharmacist in Canada.

It is not necessary to complete a degree program to meet the academic admission requirements for our
PharmD program – most students are able to meet the academic requirements within only 2 years of
university level study! Once admitted to our PharmD program it will take 4 years to complete the
program regardless of prior education or work experience.

There are various Pharmacy related BSc degree programs (for example, Pharmacology or
Pharmaceutical Chemistry) but these general science programs alone do not qualify you for licensure as
a Pharmacist even though there may be some overlap in course material between the programs. There
is no advantage to students who choose programs with some related material (such as those mentioned
above).

It is important to note that Pharmacy Technician/Assistant programs, which are offered at the Ontario
community college level and which are typically only 1 to 2 years in length, are not considered for
admission or transfer credit purposes.

Choosing a University and Program of Study

For purposes of meeting the academic admission requirements to our PharmD program you may apply
to any recognized university, as long as the courses offered are comparable to our published pre-
requisite courses.

When you apply to a university directly from high school you will likely be applying to a BSc (Bachelor of
Science) degree program. The stream/program of study and the ‘subject of major interest’ you choose
to study is not relevant provided it permits flexibility in choosing courses. Most students apply to a
Faculty of Arts and Science (or at some universities it may be called Faculty of Science) for a Physical or
Life Science or a general science program. Physical and Life Science programs include, but are not
limited to, subjects/areas of study such as Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology,
Pharmacology and Toxicology. Provided you apply to any general science program you should be able to
register for all required subjects (including at least one Humanities/Social Science).

Students pursuing a Humanities/Social Science stream can also meet the requirements, provided
appropriate high school pre-requisites in sciences/math have been completed and your university allows
you to incorporate the required math and science subjects into your timetable. If you choose a very
specialized program – for example, another professional program such as Engineering or Nursing – you
likely will not have the flexibility to choose courses that meet our academic requirements.

Application Process for Pharmacy

The PharmD program is a ‘second-entry’ professional program which means that we admit applicants
from the university level rather than the high school level. Candidates normally become eligible to apply
to our PharmD program during their second year of university. It is not necessary to complete a degree
prior to applying; however, you may choose to wait and apply after your third or fourth year of
university – or even after completing a graduate degree (e.g. Master’s or PhD); it’s up to you to apply at
whatever point you feel ready.

The online applications normally become available by mid-September of each year for the following
year’s admission. The online application is accessible directly from the Pharmacy website (note that we
are not part of the OUAC application system). If you apply during your second year of university you will
likely be submitting your application before you have completed all of the required subjects. Provided
you anticipate that you will be completing all required subjects by April of the year for which you are
applying (and assuming you will also be meeting other admissions criteria such as the PCAT) you will be
eligible for admission consideration if you have submitted your online application by the deadline (which
usually occurs early January).

Some universities may offer conditional acceptance or pre-Pharmacy programs requiring that you
attend that particular university for your first years at university. For admission to the University of
Toronto’s Pharmacy program you are free to attend the university of your choice in preparation for the
study of Pharmacy – you may choose to attend a university which is close to home if that is more
convenient or desirable for you. Just be sure to carefully plan your timetable and choose suitable
courses from among the wide range of courses offered at the many universities. If you are attending an
Ontario university (or University of British Columbia, or McGill university), click here to access the link to
the table listing examples of acceptable prerequisite courses. If the university you are attending is not
listed, and you are unsure of your course selection after reviewing the published information, you may
contact our Admissions Office for guidance (also see FAQ #17 in the Frequently Asked Questions
section).

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Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Academic Requirements for September 2019

To be eligible for admission consideration into the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at the Leslie
Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, candidates must:

have obtained a cumulative university average of at least 70% (equivalent to a ‘B-’ at the University of
Toronto)

have successfully completed all prerequisite courses. Please note that normally at least two years of
university study is required to complete all prerequisite courses.

Preference will be given to candidates with a proven ability to successfully carry a full-time course load
(i.e., a minimum of 5.0 full credit course equivalents in the regular academic year). For further details
refer to Frequently Asked Question #15.

All required courses must be completed by the end of April 2019 (i.e. end of the second term of the
2018-19 academic year) to ensure the final grades will be reported to our office no later than the final
transcript deadline of May 31, 2019. Summer courses taken in the same year for which you are applying
cannot be considered as the grades are issued after the final transcript deadline.

In addition to other published criteria, and regardless of other academic credentials and/or
work/personal experience, candidates with previous registration in a Pharmacy program must have
been in good standing during the most recent session/year of the Pharmacy program to be eligible for
admission consideration.

Required Subjects – for admission in September 2019

The following table identifies all prerequisite subjects and provides examples of U of Toronto St. George
campus courses that meet these criteria.

A table listing examples of acceptable courses offered at all Ontario universities, including the other
University of Toronto campuses (plus a few non-Ontario universities) can be viewed by clicking here.
Subject Requirements for September 2019

Biology University

Minimum of two terms/semesters

Introductory Biology (BIO120H + BIO130H or former BIO150Y at University of Toronto)

Introductory Chemistry University

Minimum of one to two terms/semesters, plus labs*

Equivalent to CHM135H1 (or former 139H1) at University of Toronto

*Refer to Important details related to the Chemistry subject requirements in the ‘Additional Information
About Subject Requirements‘ section.

Organic Chemistry University

Minimum of two terms/semesters plus labs*

Equivalent to CHM136H1 (or former 138H1) + CHM247H at University of Toronto* Refer to Important
details related to the Chemistry subject requirements in the ‘Additional Information About Subject
Requirements‘ section.

Physical Chemistry

(Thermodynamics/Kinetics) University

Must be a second or upper-year course

Minimum of one term/semester*

Equivalent to CHM220H at University of Toronto* Refer to Important details related to the Chemistry
subject requirements in the ‘Additional Information About Subject Requirements‘ section.

Biochemistry University

Minimum of one term/semester

Equivalent to BCH242Y or BCH210H at University of Toronto

Human Physiology University (this requirement was added as of the 2017 admission cycle)

Minimum of one to two terms/semesters in Human Physiology

* Refer to Important details in the ‘Additional Information About Subject Requirements‘

section.Equivalent to PSL201Y1 or PSL300H1 + 301H at the University of Toronto
Calculus University

Minimum of two terms/semesters

Equivalent to MAT135H1 plus MAT136H1 or former MAT135Y1 at University of Toronto

Statistics University

Minimum of one term/semester

Equivalent to STA220H at University of Toronto

Humanities or

Social Science University

Minimum of two terms/semesters Wide selection of Humanities (e.g. Classics, History, Literature,
Philosophy, Religion, etc.) and Social Sciences (e.g. Economics, Political Science, Introductory
Psychology, Sociology, etc.) courses* * Languages courses are not acceptable in fulfillment of this
requirement. Refer to important details in the ‘Additional Information About Subject Requirements’
section

English University (This requirement changed from a high school level requirement to university
requirement as of the 2017 admission cycle) Minimum of one term/semester

Wide selection of English Literature/Composition courses are acceptable

*Refer to important details in the ‘Additional Information About Subject Requirements’ section

Link to table with examples of course codes

Physics High school – Grade 12 (SPH4U or equivalent)

(OR two terms/semesters at university)

Additional Information About Subject Requirements – for Admission for September 2019

Provides detailed information about prerequisite courses.

Examples of Acceptable Courses at Canadian Universities – Examples for Admission for September 2019
Examples of courses meeting prerequisite requirements at all Ontario (and some non-Ontario)
Universities.

Information for Candidates who Have Studied Outside Ontario (Non-Ontario and International)

Further Information for applicants who have studied outside Ontario or outside of Canada.

Information for High School Students and Guidance Counsellors

Frequently Asked Questions

A compilation of the most frequently asked questions about academic requirements.

Information for Candidates who have studied outside Ontario (Non-Ontario and International)

Qualified candidates who have studied at educational institutions outside Ontario, including
international students, are encouraged to apply for admission to the PharmD program. It is not
necessary to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or even an Ontario resident to apply; the
Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy has no limits on the number of out of province applicants who could be
accepted into the program.

The information provided below applies to candidates who have completed some or all of their
education outside of Ontario, regardless of their status in Canada/Ontario.

Due to the large number of post-secondary institutions we regret that we are unable to publish listings
of acceptable courses for all institutions. Prospective applicants who have completed academic subject
requirements outside Ontario, whether in another Canadian province/territory or in various other
worldwide educational systems, should follow the steps outlined below:

If you attended a Canadian university click here to access a PDF document which provides a listing of all
Ontario universities and some non-Ontario universities, to see if your university is listed – universities
are listed in alphabetical order. If your university is listed you will see columns with examples of
acceptable course codes for eight of the specified required subjects.

If your university is not listed in the PDF document mentioned above, print and carefully review the
information in the ‘Additional Information About Required Subjects’ section. This section provides
details of each subject requirement as well as links to the descriptions of the University of Toronto (St
George campus) courses that meet these requirements. Use these as examples.

Compare the information provided (regarding the required courses) with the courses you have
completed to determine, to the best of your ability, if the courses align.

It is suggested that you print page 7 of the Worksheet (which lists the required subjects for the 2018
admission cycle) to help you organize your list (click here to access and print the Worksheet).

If you require further guidance, after completing a course-by-course comparison on your own, you may
contact the PharmD Admissions Office directly with specific questions by sending an e-mail message to
us at adm.phm@utoronto.ca with the subject line ‘Course equivalence inquiry’. If you attended a
Canadian or American University, provide us with the course code for the course(s) in question along
with a link to the official course descriptions, on the university website, if available.

Please note that, although we do provide guidance as needed regarding individual required courses, due
to time and resource limitations the Faculty cannot conduct a formal full review of academic
qualifications until after an official application has been submitted.

While every effort will be made to respond to e-mail messages in a timely manner, prospective
applicants should understand that there are many factors that influence response times and therefore
must send necessary inquiries well in advance of any applicable deadlines.

As well, remember that you must comply with all other admission requirements – academic
requirements, Pharmacy College Admission Test, and admission interviews. Applicants from outside
Ontario must still register for and complete the PCAT test and must be willing and able to make travel
and accommodation arrangements if selected to attend an interview; there are no exceptions.

We provide some general information below related to various educational systems. Please click on the
links below to be directed to the information relevant to you:

Additional Information About Required Subjects (for admission in 2019) – General information related
to each subject requirement

Non-Ontario (Canadian) Grade 12 Physics courses

Grade 12 equivalent – other international

Information for Applicants from Quebec (CEGEP)

International:

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate

General Certificate of Education and equivalent (GCE/IGCSE/GCSE/CXC/HKEA/WAEC)

Candidates with Previous Registration in a Pharmacy program outside Canada

Applicants who have studied outside of Canada will be required to submit detailed course
outlines/syllabi for any courses intended to satisfy the Chemistry, Calculus, Biochemistry, Human
Physiology and Statistics subject requirements. This is to be submitted after submission of the online
application. Course outlines for the remainder of the required subjects should be available in the event
they are requested.

Non-Ontario (Canadian) Secondary School Credits

The following table outlines the secondary school credit guidelines for non-Ontario high school systems
in Canada for the Physics subject requirement.

Alberta PHY 30

British Columbia Grade 12 Physics (provincially examinable)

Manitoba PHY 40S

New Brunswick PHY 121

Newfoundland & Labrador PHY3204

Northwest Territories PHY 30

Nova Scotia University preparation PHY 12

Nunavut PHY 30

Prince Edward Island PHY 621

Saskatchewan PHY 30

Yukon Grade 12 Physics (provincially examinable)

Grade 12 – Secondary School – International

A Grade 12 or equivalent is required to satisfy the Physics subject requirement. However, there are
some exceptions where high school credits will not be considered including, for example, some South
American and African countries where the secondary school system is not considered equivalent, as well
as Iran (where a Pre-University credit is required) and the Philippines where only university level credits
will be considered.

Information for Applicants from Quebec

Candidates who have studied in the Quebec high school system should note that grade 11 courses do
not meet any of the academic subject requirements. Only CEGEP and university level credits are
considered. Candidates who have completed studies at a CEGEP must supplement the CEGEP studies
with a minimum of one year of university level study.

In most cases, candidates who have completed two years of study at a CEGEP are able to use their
CEGEP courses to meet the Introductory Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Calculus,
English and the Humanities/Social Science subject requirements if a minimum of two semesters of each
was taken. For consideration toward fulfilling the Humanities/Social Science subject requirement,
transfer credit would normally need to have been granted at your home university. If your CEGEP
program included Biochemistry and Statistics these may also be considered in meeting these two
subject requirements. For purposes of meeting the English subject requirement please note that you
must have courses coded with prefix ‘603’.

Note that the Physical Chemistry and Physiology requirements must be met through the completion of a
university level course. CEGEP courses are not acceptable in meeting these requirements. Click here to
access a table with some examples of course codes.

In addition to completing any missing required subjects at the university level, applicants are advised to
maintain a full course load (i.e. minimum of 5.0 full-credit equivalents) at university for at least one year,
as preference will be given to candidates with a proven ability to successfully carry a full-time course
load (i.e. a minimum of 5.0-full credit course equivalents in the regular academic year).
International Qualifications

Advanced Placement

Candidates who have completed Advanced Placement courses must supplement these studies with at
least one year of university study. Advanced Placement credits, with an exam score of at least 4, may be
used to meet the English, Physics, Introductory Chemistry, Introductory Biology, Statistics and
(depending on the specific course/s taken) Humanities/Social Science subject requirements. For
consideration toward fulfilling the Humanities/Social Science subject requirement, transfer credit would
normally need to have been granted at your home university

Note that AP Calculus (AB or BC) is not acceptable in meeting the Calculus requirement. However, if you
have been granted admission to a university which awarded transfer credit for AP Calculus we will allow
the AP credit in combination with successful completion of either the second half of the first year
Calculus (Calculus II), or an advanced (2nd year) Calculus credit. Students who completed the AP
Calculus, but were not granted any transfer credit in Calculus at a university, must complete the
required two terms of Calculus at a university.

In addition to completing any missing required subjects at the university level, applicants are advised to
maintain a full course load (i.e. minimum of 5.0 full-credit equivalents) at university for at least one year,
as preference will be given to candidates with a proven ability to successfully carry a full-time course
load (i.e. a minimum of 5.0 full-credit course equivalents in the regular academic year).

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Applicants who have completed an International Baccalaureate program should note that it is necessary
to supplement the IB studies with at least one year of university level study.

An IB Standard Level may be used to meet the Physics subject requirement.

Exam scores of at least 5 in IB Higher Levels may be used to meet the subject requirements in English,
Introductory Biology, Introductory Chemistry, Calculus and Humanities/Social Science. ‘Math Studies’
does not fulfill the Calculus requirement. For consideration toward fulfilling the Humanities/Social
Science subject requirement, transfer credit would normally need to have been granted at your home
university

In addition to completing any missing required subjects at the university level, applicants are advised to
maintain a full course load (i.e. minimum of 5.0 full-credit equivalents) at university for at least one year,
as preference will be given to candidates with a proven ability to successfully carry a full-time course
load (i.e. a minimum of 5.0 full credit course equivalents in the regular academic year).

General Certificate of Education (GCE/GCSE/IGCSE)

Applicants who have completed the General Certificate of Education Ordinary/Advanced levels must
supplement their studies with at least one year of university level study.

Applicants who have completed a General Certificate of Education (GCSE or IGCSE), where the exams
were conducted by an examination board located in the UK or equivalent authority based elsewhere
(e.g. CXC, HKEA, WAEC) may use an “Ordinary” level credit to satisfy the Physics subject requirement.

“Advanced” levels are required to satisfy the English, Introductory Chemistry, Introductory Biology, and
Humanities/Social Science subject requirements. Note that if your university has granted you transfer
credit for a half-credit equivalent in Organic Chemistry (Organic I), this will meet only half of the Organic
Chemistry requirement. For consideration toward fulfilling the Humanities/Social Science subject
requirement, transfer credit would normally need to have been granted at your home university

Note that “A” Level Mathematics cannot be used to satisfy the Calculus requirement (with the exception
of the Hong Kong Advanced Level Mathematics which is acceptable).

“Advanced Subsidiary” levels cannot be used to meet university level subject requirements where a full-
credit equivalent is required.
In addition to completing any missing required subjects at the university level, applicants are advised to
maintain a full course load (i.e. minimum of 5.0 full-credit equivalents) at university for at least one year,
as preference will be given to candidates with a proven ability to successfully carry a full-time course
load (i.e. a minimum of 5.0 full credit course equivalents in the regular academic year).

Candidates with Previous Registration in a Pharmacy program outside of Canada

Candidates who have graduated from a Pharmacy program outside Canada and who wish to become
licensed in Canada must follow the procedures as set out by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
(PEBC). If your credentials are recognized you will be eligible to write the relevant Board Exams
(Evaluating and/or Qualifying Exams). For more information on this process, please visit the PEBC
website at www.pebc.ca. The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy does not conduct evaluations of foreign
Pharmacy degrees.

If your credentials are not recognized by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada, or if you have not
been successful in the PEBC exams on the maximum allowable number of attempts, and you are
therefore required to complete a Pharmacy program, you must meet all of the published requirements
(e.g. prerequisite courses, cumulative university average, and minimums on PCAT) to be eligible for
admission consideration to our PharmD program.

For additional information, please refer to Candidates with Previous Registration in a Pharmacy
Program.