Pharmacy is the art and science of preparing and dispensing medications, and the provision of drug and health information to the public. Pharmacists are vital members of healthcare teams. They work with patients to determine their medication needs and the care required to best meet these needs. This is called “pharmaceutical care”, the goal of which is to improve an individual patient’s quality of life.
We invite you to consider a career in pharmacy. Have you ever wondered about the answers to these questions?
Students receive extensive practice experiences (internship) during the program – in a community pharmacy, a hospital setting and a specialty practice site (e.g., research lab, RCMP, clinical practice in psychiatry or geriatrics). This enables them to obtain almost immediate registration as a professional on graduation.
Community pharmacies – pharmacists own, manage or are employed in pharmacies, where they provide pharmaceutical care to patients, including preparing and dispensing medications and answering questions about drugs.
Hospitals and medical centres – pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care to patients and drug information services to other health care practitioners. They can specialize in fields such as oncology, infectious disease, psychiatry and other areas.
Pharmaceutical industry – pharmacists are involved in research, development of drug information materials and sales of pharmaceutical products (advanced studies may be needed for some careers in industry).
Federal and provincial agencies – pharmacists deal with laws to protect the public with respect to drug products and pharmacy practice, and work in RCMP forensic laboratories.
Universities – pharmacy professors educate future professionals and conduct research (advanced studies are needed for this career path).
The college’s mission is to educate pharmacists committed to the rational use of medications, and dietitians and nutritionists committed to the promotion of optimal nutrition, with the overall goal of promoting health and treating disease.
One year of university studies is needed before applying to the pharmacy program. The four-year pharmacy curriculum includes health sciences subjects and courses in the following areas:
Pharmacy and nutrition students are among the most active students on campus and in the community! The Saskatchewan Pharmacy and Nutrition Students’ Society organizes a wide range of social, athletic and professional events, which include: Welcome BBQ, action/sports nights, a beach volleyball tournament, holiday formal, professional enhancement days, Super Saturday events for aboriginal young people, Pharmacy Education Program for children, and Pharmacy Awareness Week activities.
Our Education Equity Program encourages aboriginal students to enrol in the college. Up to four spaces are available each year for aboriginal students applying through this program.
The college welcomes inquiries from students with disabilities. Please contact our Associate Dean (Academic) or the university’s Disability Services for Students at (306) 966-7273 or dss@usask.ca for more information on disability services (once you are admitted into a collge).
The college admits 90 pharmacy students each year. 76 spaces are reserved for Saskatchewan residents; 14 spaces are reserved for out-of-province and international students.
Applicants wishing to enter the program are required to complete one year of pre-pharmacy studies. Admission to the program is based on the following:
Applicants wishing to enter the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy must complete 30 credit units of required courses by April 30 in the application year and complete the critical skills essay and ersonal profile.
The following is a list of high school subjects required for admission. Please select the province/territory where you completed high school.
| Year | Quota | Applicants | Academic Averages | Gender | Prior University | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90 72 (SK) 14 (non SK) 4 (equity)1 |
541 279 (SK) 262 (non SK) 10 (equity) 1 |
70.53% to 92.93% | 70 Female 21 Male |
One year: 12 Two+ years: 74 |
19 to 38 |
| 2009 | 90 72(SK) 14 (non SK) 4 (equity) 1 |
536 299 (SK) 224 (non SK) 13 (equity) 1 |
70.39% to 94.28% | 64 Female 26 Male |
One year: 17 Two+ years: 73 |
19 to 36 |
1. Up to four Saskatchewan spaces are reserved for aboriginal students who self-declare their aboriginal ancestry.
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