Studying pharmacy in French at uOttawa's Faculty of Medicine means choosing to become a major asset to health care in francophone minority settings!
Why PharmD?
Studying pharmacy at the University of Ottawa means enjoying a wide range of student services and activities, plus all the benefits of living in the national capital, a bilingual, dynamic and affordable region.
Study pharmacy in French in Ontario
Ontario's only French-language PharmD trains pharmacists ready to make a difference in francophone minority communities. Learn in French at the Faculty of Medicine, gain hands-on experience through 40 weeks of placements and graduate ready to work in a bilingual practice.
90%
of our applicants choose uOttawa as their first choice
270+
affiliated placement sites
40
weeks of rotations in community, hospital and health institution settings
Study in French
As a graduate of the PharmD program, you will:
- be able to work in a bilingual practice;
- deliver high-quality services to francophone minority communities while serving the entire population;
- understand the specific needs of francophone minority communities and promote the active offer of French-language services in your workplace;
- play a key role in the growing network of French-language health care across the country;
- show commitment to the many francophone organizations working in pharmacy and French-language health care.
Pharmacists trained at uOttawa
Graduates of uOttawa's PharmD program will be able to:
- Communicate: Communicate effectively with members of their community in francophone minority settings to provide personalized care that meets local needs.
- Optimize therapy: Draw on the latest scientific evidence to responsibly optimize their patients' overall drug therapy.
- Practise with confidence: Practise with confidence and autonomy and maintain their competencies, to contribute proactively to local health services and collaborate optimally with other health professionals.
- Share their knowledge: Share their knowledge with their community and with other health professionals, to educate and contribute to health promotion.
A curriculum grounded in the latest evidence in education
Our curriculum prepares students for pharmacy practice through seven complementary approaches:
- Competency-based learning: Develop the knowledge and skills required for pharmacy practice.
- Spiral learning: Revisit concepts and problems throughout the program with increasing complexity.
- Active learning: Apply knowledge through problem-based learning, case studies, role-playing and other activities.
- Experiential learning: Consolidate theory and practice through 40 weeks of placements, projects and lab sessions.
- Competency-based assessment: Receive continuous feedback to support progress.
- Interprofessional education: Learn to collaborate with other health professionals.
- Continuous curriculum evaluation: Keep the curriculum relevant as practice and evidence evolve.
Interprofessional collaboration: the power of unity
uOttawa's French-language PharmD prepares learners to work effectively in interprofessional health care teams, an essential part of delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Our dedicated and experienced faculty is an active, multidisciplinary team of health professionals, researchers and pharmacists, among others.
Your path to the PharmD in 4 steps
Step 1: Check the admission requirements
Review the program's prerequisites and requirements.
See the admission requirements.
Step 2: Submit your application
Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).
Step 3: Attend and pass the interview
Selected applicants are invited to an interview.
Step 4: Start in the fall
Attend the mandatory Orientation days, Welcome to the profession ceremony and start your courses.
A great city to study… and to live!
Home to four universities and several colleges, Ottawa has been ranked by several reports as the best place to live in Canada.
- Ottawa is the bilingual city par excellence, with a thriving francophone community.
- Housing is more affordable than in other major Canadian cities such as Toronto or Vancouver.
- Buses, light rail, car sharing, bike paths: plenty of ways to get around without a car.
- The city's cultural scene is vibrant, with many museums, festivals and restaurants.
- Sports facilities, trails, parks, beaches and the world's longest skating rink: endless ways to stay active!
Services to help you succeed and thrive
PharmD students benefit from a wide range of services offered by the University of Ottawa.
- Housing: Affordable student residences are available year-round, and an off-campus Housing Resource Centre can support your housing search in the National Capital Region.
- Health and wellness: A brand-new Health and Wellness Centre offers nursing care and access to physicians, psychotherapists and psychologists, plus a dental clinic and a pharmacy on campus.
- Academic success: Academic accommodations, a mentoring and writing help service, an Accessibility Hub and a network of libraries are available, both in person and virtually.
- Francophonie: A Francophone Affairs office within the Faculty of Medicine supports francophone and francophile students.
- Sports and activities:Many sports facilities with free activities and intramural leagues, the chance to join the famous Gee-Gees or cheer them on, and countless activities and events for every taste.
- Food and transportation: A network of cafeterias, restaurants and cafés on campus, discounts at partner restaurants and several transportation options: U-Pass, shuttles and parking.