We reserve 2 seats in our pharmacy program for Indigenous candidates.  

Join our undergraduate Doctor of Pharmacy program to help shape the future of pharmaceutical care and services in our communities in a bilingual environment.

Before submitting your application, ensure that you meet the following criteria:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident at the time of application
• Have completed a minimum of 2 years of full-time university studies (60 credits or equivalent)
• Have a 75% (B+) overall average or equivalent as calculated by University of Ottawa's rules
• Successfully complete the required prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of 75% (B+) in each course.

Important: Students who have obtained a Diploma of College Studies (DCS) only or from CEGEP are not directly eligible for the undergraduate Doctor of Pharmacy program, prior university-level studies are required.

To be admitted to the program, you must also: 

• Successfully complete the CASPer test
• Successfully complete the admission interview
• Demonstrate your ability to follow a university program in French
• Demonstrate your ability to work in a bilingual environment

The following courses must be taken and passed prior to initial program registration.

Important: Candidates who have not completed all prerequisite courses are encouraged to apply. The Admissions Committee will evaluate each application to determine, at its discretion, whether candidates meet the overall requirements needed to succeed in the program. Admission is not guaranteed.

33 university-level credits in Humanities, Math and Science:

• 6 credits in Humanities/Social Sciences
  • Examples of topics include, but are not limited to: sociology, psychology, religion, English literature, creative writing, etc.
  • We do not accept any second language courses toward the humanities/social sciences requirements.
• 6 credits in Biology (we also accept anatomy and physiology courses)
  • Anatomy and physiology courses are also accepted.
• 6 credits in Organic Chemistry
  • Examples of topics covered in the course may include classification, identification and structural characterization of organic compounds, the mechanisms of organic reactions, basic principles of organic stereochemistry, properties and preparation of hydrocarbons, halogen derivatives, alcohols, ethers and selected polymers.
• 3 credits in Chemistry
  • Examples of topics covered in the course may include chemical bonding, molecular geometry, chemical equations and quantitative relations, kinetics and equilibrium, redox reactions, electrochemistry, ionic equilibria, acids and bases in solution.
• 3 credits in Biochemistry
  • Examples of topics covered in the course may include the chemistry and biological properties of amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates and vitamins.
• 3 credits in Statistics
  • Examples of topics covered in the course may include concise survey of probability, theory of statistical inference, point and interval estimation, tests of hypotheses, introduction to analysis of continuous variables, sampling distribution, quantitative analysis, regression analysis, use of statistical software.Examples of topics covered in the course may include concise survey of probability, theory of statistical inference, point and interval estimation, tests of hypotheses, introduction to analysis of continuous variables, sampling distribution, quantitative analysis, regression analysis, use of statistical software.
• 6 laboratory credits*
  • * The laboratory requirements can be met by either having 6 course credits (part of the above list) that include a laboratory component or by having completed additional laboratory-based courses up to 6 credits. The Faculty of Medicine will be responsible for determining equivalencies.

Note:

• Prerequisite courses will not be validated in advance; they will be assessed as part of the application evaluation process.

Prepare your application

Important dates and deadlines for the fall 2025 admissions:

• September 16, 2024: portal to submit application opens
• January 13, 2025: deadline to submit your application form
• January 14, 2025: deadline to complete the CASPer test
• January 24, 2025: Deadline to submit all admission documents
• Early March 2025: interview invitations sent out by e-mail
• End of March 2025: interviews with selected candidates
• End of April 2025 : update of candidates' admission results 

Log into uoZone and check your Admission file for the list of supporting documents you need to submit to complete your application. Submit your documents by uploading them to uoDoc, via uoZone.

• CASPer test results: The CASPer test results will be automatically added to your application once the test is completed.
• Official transcripts of all programs completed at the post-secondary level
  • You must upload copies of all transcripts from universities you have attended to the student portal. Transcripts must cover all courses and programs at any university you have attended, including regular programs (either completed or not), exchanges, letters of permission, online or correspondence courses, courses taken as a special student or visiting students, etc. If your transcript and degree certificate are not in English or French, you must submit a certified translation (signed and stamped and sealed). 
• After you receive an offer of admission, you must have official copies of all transcripts sent to the University of Ottawa directly from your previous institutions.  
  
  University of Ottawa - Previous or current Ottawa students do not need to submit a transcript of their studies at the University of Ottawa. Professional programs in rehabilitation require all transcripts, including those from uOttawa.  
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae
  • The template for the CV is available in your application file.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • Recommendation form to be completed online;
  • A letter from a healthcare professional is an asset.

The electronic reference form will be accessible from your uoZone account, where you can add your referees’ names and contact information. Your referees will receive an e-mail asking them to complete the online reference form. Once submitted, it will be automatically associated with your student file.

This process takes place on a secure portal where your personal information is protected and only accessible to authorized staff, guaranteeing that your letters of recommendation will remain completely confidential.

Request for special consideration

Any applicant wishing to request special consideration in the admissions process for medical reasons must submit a letter of explanation and supporting documentation (medical certificate, etc.). This must be submitted on uOcampus at the same time as the application for admission.

CASPer assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics that we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program, and will complement the other tools that we use for applicant screening. In implementing CASPer, we are trying to further enhance fairness and objectivity in our selection process.

In order to take CASPer, you will be responsible for securing access to a computer with audio capabilities, equipped with a webcam and a reliable internet connection on your selected test date. CASPer can be taken practically anywhere that you can satisfy the aforementioned requirements. No exceptions will be provided for applicants unable to take CASPer online due to being located at sites where internet is not dependable due to technical or political factors.

The CASPer test is comprised of 10-12 sections of video and written scenarios. Following each scenario, you will be required to answer a set of probing questions under a time constraint. Each response is graded by a different rate, giving a very robust and reliable view of personal and professional characteristics important to our program. No studying is required for CASPer, but you may want to familiarize yourself with the test structure and ensure you have a quiet environment to take the test.

The CASPer test must be completed in French.

To register to the CASPer test, please consult the test dates pages.

This program is designed to train competent pharmacists who will respond to the needs of Francophone minority communities.

Courses, examinations, communications and the majority of practical training will be conducted in French. You must therefore demonstrate a sufficient level of spoken and written French to meet the requirements of the program. In addition, you must be able to communicate in English as some placements will take place in bilingual or Anglophone environments.

• The CASPer test must be taken in French
• The application must be completed in French
• Your level of oral French and bilingualism will be evaluated during the interview.