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*Must  have completed at least one regular session (September – April) with a minimum of 24 credit hours
 
*Must  have completed at least one regular session (September – April) with a minimum of 24 credit hours
 
**This includes applicants who have completed some of the required courses through AP or IB programs.  
 
**This includes applicants who have completed some of the required courses through AP or IB programs.  
For more information, click [http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/media/pharmacy_bulletin.pdf here] page 1
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**If a core course has been repeated once, the higher grade will be used. If more than once, the original grade is used.  
 
**If a core course has been repeated once, the higher grade will be used. If more than once, the original grade is used.  
  
For more information, click [http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/media/pharmacy_bulletin.pdf here] page 2
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*Essay/problem solving component written at the University of Manitoba  
 
*Essay/problem solving component written at the University of Manitoba  
 
**Minimum grade of 15 out of 30 is required for consideration  
 
**Minimum grade of 15 out of 30 is required for consideration  
**AGPA is considered with 70% weight, while essay component is considered with 30% weight  
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**Adjusted GPA is considered with 70% weight, while essay component is considered with 30% weight  
 
*Official transcripts must be submitted to the enrolment services/admissions office as the year finishes  
 
*Official transcripts must be submitted to the enrolment services/admissions office as the year finishes  
 
*Online application can be found at the Admissions website  
 
*Online application can be found at the Admissions website  
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*Mid-June, 2013 – Offers of admission are released
 
*Mid-June, 2013 – Offers of admission are released
  
For more information, click [http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/media/pharmacy_bulletin.pdf here] page 2-3
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==Tuition 2012-2013==
 
==Tuition 2012-2013==

Revision as of 18:16, 21 December 2012

Pharmacy
Canadian universities

Alberta
UBC
Dalhousie
Memorial
Laval
Manitoba
Montréal
Saskatchewan
Toronto
Waterloo

American universities

Albany
Buffalo SUNY
UCSF
Houston
Husson
Long Island
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
UNC
Ohio
Pacific
Samford McWhorter
USC
Sullivan
Texas
Georgia
Washington
Wayne

International universities

Auckland
Otago


Contacts

Website: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/pharmacy/
Phone: 204-474-8811
Admissions e-mail: sandra_jezik@umanitoba.ca

Program Information

  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Pharmacy)
  • 4 years in length + 1 year of university pre-requisite courses (U1 can be done at other universities – click here for details)
  • Number of applications for September 2012: 301
  • Class size in 2012: 55
  • Average AGPA = 3.74 – 4.43
  • Priority is given to residents of Manitoba or students who attended a university in Manitoba. In fact, in the past 15 years, out-of-province applicants were not accepted. International students are not considered.
  • Graduate studies in pharmacy are also available

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 30 credit hours of undergraduate study with no grade less than C
  • Required Courses
    • Chemistry (6 credits)
    • Biology (6 credits)
    • Mathematics (3 credits)
    • Arts electives (6 credits)
      • 3 credits of 6 must satisfy the written English requirement
    • Open electives (9 credits)
  • Must have completed at least one regular session (September – April) with a minimum of 24 credit hours
    • This includes applicants who have completed some of the required courses through AP or IB programs.

For more information, click here (page 1)

GPA

  • Minimum Adjusted GPA (AGPA): 3.50
  • Calculation of the AGPA:
    • (0.4 x core course average) + (0.6 x cumulative GPA)
    • Cumulative GPA is based on all courses completed at the university level, including repeated courses
    • If a core course has been repeated once, the higher grade will be used. If more than once, the original grade is used.

For more information, click here (page 2)

PCAT

  • Not required

Supporting Documents

  • Essay/problem solving component written at the University of Manitoba
    • Minimum grade of 15 out of 30 is required for consideration
    • Adjusted GPA is considered with 70% weight, while essay component is considered with 30% weight
  • Official transcripts must be submitted to the enrolment services/admissions office as the year finishes
  • Online application can be found at the Admissions website
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Must meet English Proficiency standards for applicants whose primary language is not English.

For more information and criteria for waiver, click here and here

Timeline for 2013-2014

  • March 1, 2013: Applications deadline
  • April 29, 2013: Essay component will be written on campus
  • June 3, 2013: Deadline for the submission of supporting documents
  • Mid-June, 2013 – Offers of admission are released

For more information, click here (page 2-3)

Tuition 2012-2013

  • First year tuition (Canadian student) - $7,800 for full course load (41 credits)
  • Cost of books and supplies: $1,300

For more information, click here

For information on financial aid, click here