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Study Pharmacy in Canada

Course Overview

Choosing to study Pharmacy courses in Canada provides students with in depth knowledge about medicinal substances and their application for therapeutic uses. An education in pharmacy is a stream of study based on how drug molecules are formulated into medicine. Students are free to use this knowledge to develop new ways of delivering drugs safely and effectively. A Pharmacy course typically focuses on physics, biology, anatomy, physiology, and chemistry. An integral part of the healthcare industry, trained Pharmacists can be involved in any and all aspects of drug and medicine use, whether the first discovery, the drug’s development, or its supply to patients.

Why Choose Canada

Apart from the fact that Canadian Institutions are known for providing consistently high quality education that is recognized globally, Canada offers its students a very diverse cultural experience with most of the world’s different ethnic groups represented in the country. The quality of education and living standards in Canada are amongst the highest in the world, but the cost of living and tuition fees for international students are generally lower than in other countries.

Choosing an Institution

When applying to study Pharmacy courses in Canada, choosing the right institution is a decision that should be taken after proper analysis; students seeking to enrol in a pharmacy school should keep in mind the following aspects:

Some schools offer specialized degree programs that can benefit students seeking a more specific field of study
Most schools will only accept students into a pharmaceutical program after satisfactory completion of prerequisite courses

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for international students vary across provinces and programs. The table below shows the weighted average tuition fees (in Canadian dollars) for full-time foreign students, by field of study.

2019-20 International Tuition Fees by Field of Study *

Field of study grouping	Undergraduate	Graduate
Education	$20,875	$15,764
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies	$25,127	$14,737
Humanities	$28,676	$13,667
Social and behavioural sciences	$27,647	$15,032
Law, legal professions and studies	$33,192	$17,237
Business management and public administration	$26,680	$24,693
Executive MBA	Not available	$66,665
Regular MBA	Not available	$38,950
Physical and life sciences and technologies	$31,536	$15,421
Mathematics, computer and information sciences	$33,012	$16,647
Engineering	$33,703	$19,301
Architecture	$26,457	$23,992
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation	$26,208	$14,452
Dentistry	$56,621	$22,472
Medicine	$32,450	Not available
Nursing	$21,922	$16,168
Optometry	Not available	$14,014
Pharmacy	$40,960	$12,876
Veterinary medicine	$63,323	$10,099
Other health, parks, recreation and fitness	$24,626	$18,551
Personal, protective and transportation services	$20,332	Not available

*weighted average tuition fees by field of study in Canadian dollars.
Source: Statistics Canada. Tuition and Living Accommodations Costs

Note: Given the current COVID-19 situation, there might be some changes in the 2020/2021 intakes. Don’t worry, our international education experts are here to guide you with the latest updates to help you apply to your desired course and institution. Feel free to connect with our experts for a free counselling session and keep posted about the latest COVID- 19 updates.