Notes
The final year will be composed of three clinical rotations starting with the Winter term and running through the Spring term. Each of the three clinical rotations is 8 weeks long, for a total of 24 weeks of clinical experience toward the end of the degree program. There are also 8 weeks of classroom work in the final year of the program, either in the Winter or the Spring term depending on the scheduling for individual students.
* Electives
Normally electives are taken beginning in Year 3. For students who enter Pharmacy and qualify for transfer credits, electives may be selected earlier in consultation with the Associate Director, Curriculum and Assessment (or delegate). Independent Study electives require permission of the Associate Director (or delegate). A student may take a maximum of 1.0 credit as Independent Study electives.
** Selective Business Courses
Selective business courses are elective courses focusing on a range of business topics and management issues within different practice settings. These courses will be identified as such in the course catalog. Prior to course selection for the fall term of Year Three, students will be provided with a list of selective courses that will be offered for their cohort.
The maximum duration allowed for a student to complete the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is six years from the initial registration.
Curriculum
Year One
Winter
PHARM 110 Systems Approach to the Study of the Human Body 1
PHARM 120 Introduction to the Profession of Pharmacy
PHARM 124 Pharmaceutics 1
PHARM 126 Pharmaceutical Calculations
PHARM 127 Professional Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice
PHARM 129 Professional Practice 1
Spring
PHARM 111 Systems Approach to the Study of the Human Body 2
PHARM 125 Pharmaceutics 2
PHARM 130 Professional Practice 2
PHARM 141 Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry, Toxicology and Pharmacology
PHARM 151 Foundation and Application of Health Informatics
PHARM 155 Introduction to Drug Information Fundamentals
Fall
PDPHRM 1 Co-op Fundamentals
PHARM 220 Integrated Patient Focused Care 1
PHARM 221 Integrated Patient Focused Care 2
PHARM 224 Pharmacokinetic Fundamentals
PHARM 227 Health Systems in Society
PHARM 228 Professional Practice 3
PHARM 232 Medical Microbiology
Year Two
Winter
Work Term 1
Spring
PHARM 222 Integrated Patient Focused Care 3
PHARM 223 Integrated Patient Focused Care 4
PHARM 229 Professional Practice 4
PHARM 252 Institutional Pharmacy Practice
PHARM 290 Seminars in Pharmacy 1
Fall
Work Term 2
Year Three
Winter
PHARM 320 Integrated Patient Focused Care 5
PHARM 321 Integrated Patient Focused Care 6
PHARM 329 Professional Practice 5
PHARM 350 Fundamentals of Business Administration and Management
PHARM 391 Seminars in Pharmacy 2
One PHARM Elective* (0.5 unit)
Spring
Work Term 3
Fall
PHARM 323 Integrated Patient Focused Care 7
PHARM 324 Integrated Patient Focused Care 8
PHARM 330 Professional Practice 6
One selective business course** (0.25 unit)
Two PHARM Electives* (1.0 units)
Year Four
Winter
PHARM 422 Integrated Patient Focused Care 9
PHARM 425 Symposium
PHARM 430 Clinical Rotation 1: Primary Care
PHARM 440 Clinical Rotation 2: Institutional
PHARM 450 Clinical Rotation 3: Elective
PHARM 491 Seminars in Pharmacy 3
One PHARM Elective* (0.5 unit)
Spring
PHARM 422 Integrated Patient Focused Care 9
PHARM 425 Symposium
PHARM 430 Clinical Rotation 1: Primary Care
PHARM 440 Clinical Rotation 2: Institutional
PHARM 450 Clinical Rotation 3: Elective
PHARM 491 Seminars in Pharmacy 3
One PHARM Elective* (0.5 unit)
Pharmacy Program and Co-op
Pharmacy students must complete three co-op work terms. During each work term, students must complete one PDPHRM-labelled course.
In their first academic year, students are required to register as a pharmacy student with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP). The OCP is the body that is responsible for issuing certificates of registration for students, interns and pharmacists as well as regulating the Pharmacy profession in Ontario. The School of Pharmacy will be aligned with the College's studentship requirements. At the start of their work terms in Ontario, students must register the position with OCP by submitting a completed "Notice of Pharmacy Work Placement - Non-Credit Position" form. Only students registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists are allowed to perform the controlled acts of a pharmacist under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
General co-op requirements are described in the Co-operative Education and Career Action section of the Calendar. The School of Pharmacy has specific co-op work term guidelines.
Added Non-Academic Requirements
In addition to the academic requirements listed above, there are a number of non-academic requirements that must be completed prior to proceeding to the first co-op term (e.g., immunization, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid). These requirements are mandated by the Ontario College of Pharmacists and/or many co-op employers and clinical placement sites. Students are held individually accountable for submission of required documentation, and should review the current requirements.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Before enrollment in their 2B academic term, students must meet the English language proficiency requirements for the Faculty of Science as stated in the Undergraduate Calendar. Successful completion of this requirement is mandatory for graduation.
Mid-Point Assessment
All Pharmacy students must participate in a mid-point assessment that will take place in the second year of the program. The mid-point assessment will not affect academic progression. Rather, this assessment will help identify students for whom a remediation plan may be implemented to help them succeed in the program.
Community Service Learning Milestone
All Pharmacy students must satisfy the program's requirement for community service learning. Details of the requirements will be provided to students at the beginning of the degree program. In order to graduate, students must achieve this milestone before the end of the 4B academic term.
Final Year Objective Structured Clinical Examination Milestone (Final Year OSCEm)
The Final Year OSCEm is a milestone that must be passed for a student to satisfy the PharmD degree requirements. A passing grade in this assessment is mandatory for graduation. The first attempt at the Final Year OSCEm is offered to students in their 3B academic term. A completed Final Year OSCEm milestone on a student’s academic record will indicate successful completion of this requirement. Students who fail the first attempt will be offered two subsequent opportunities to successfully complete the Final Year OSCEm. A maximum of three attempts will be permitted to complete this milestone. Failure to meet this requirement will result in a Failed – Required to Withdraw status.