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'''Website:''' http://www.usask.ca/pharmacy-nutrition/<br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.usask.ca/pharmacy-nutrition/<br>
 
'''Phone:''' (306) 966-6327<br>
 
'''Phone:''' (306) 966-6327<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:'''Undergrad-Pharmacy-Nutrition@usask.ca
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' Grad-Pharmacy-Nutrition@usask.ca <br>
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'''Location:''' Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.S.P.)
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====Curriculum====
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*4 years in length
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*M.Sc. in Pharmacy
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**Clinical practice experience
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*24 months in lenthg
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**Increased integration and application of material
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*Fall 2017 Intake:
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**Applications Received: 182
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***SK resident: 107
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***Non-resident: 75
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** Fully Qualified Applications: 90
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**SK resident: 75
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**Non-resident: 19
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**Positions Available: 90
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***SK resident: 76
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***Non-resident: 14
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*Joint programs are available (more applicable for US schools). Descriptions can be found [For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/pharmacy-nutrition/programs-graduate/graduate_programs_pharmacy.php here] anh [ here]
  
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*Note: Students must be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in Saskatchewan
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
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For more information on both undergraduate and graduate degrees, click [http://www.usask.ca/pharmacy-nutrition/prospective/ here]
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, in Pharmacy or other life, natural or social science
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*Courses:
  
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==Admission Requirements==
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**Biology : 6 credits
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**Chemistry : 3 credits
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**English : 6 credits
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**Physiology : 6 credits
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**Statistics : 3 creditl
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**Microbiology : 3 creditl
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**Nutrition : 3 credit units
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**Electives : 15 credit units
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***6 credit units from psychology, sociology, native studies, or philosophy
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***9 credit units any electives
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Students whose first language is not English are required to obtain a TOEFL score of 80 (Internet-Based Test) with minimum of 20 in each category or 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) or equivalent level of proficiency in another approved test (CanTEST, IELTS, MELAB or ESL program UPrep - 2).
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*Required Courses or Equivalent
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**Introductory Biology (6 credits)
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For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/pharmacy-nutrition/programs-graduate/prospective_graduate_students.php#aQualificationsforAdmission here]
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**General Chemistry (3 credits)
 
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**Introduction to Organic Chemistry(3 credits)
 
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**Literature and Composition or two equivalent courses(6 credits)
 
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**12 credits in humanities, social sciences or fine arts, of which 6 credits must include psychology, sociology, philosophy or native studies
 
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For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/pharmacy-nutrition/undergradprograms/pdf/Course_Equivalencies.pdf here]
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Minimum: 70% (At least 30 credits of university level courses)
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*In-province/domestic students:
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**Unviersity of Saskatchewan converts GPA to percentage  
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**Minimum grade/GPA: 70% in the last two years
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**University of Saskatchewan converts GPA to percentage  
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: NA
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
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**Minimum grade/GPA: NA
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: NA
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*Calculation method:
 
*Calculation method:
 
**Accounts for all post-secondary courses taken.
 
**Accounts for all post-secondary courses taken.
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**Weighted average: 40% (required courses), 60%(all other courses taken)
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**Weighted average: 40% (required courses), 60% (all other courses taken)
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For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/pharmacy-nutrition/gradprograms/qualifications.php here]
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For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/pharmacy-nutrition/programs-graduate/prospective_graduate_students.php#aQualificationsforAdmission  here]
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====PCAT====
 
====PCAT====
 
*Not required
 
*Not required
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====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
*Online Application form - click [https://pawnss.usask.ca/banprod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon here]
 
*Online Application form - click [https://pawnss.usask.ca/banprod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon here]
 
**Click first time user account creation
 
**Click first time user account creation
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*Application fee - $90 (non-refundable)
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*Application fee - $125 (non-refundable)
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*Test of Critical Skills
 
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**Formal, persuasive academic essay (300 - 500 words), in response to a proposition drawn from a short reading
 
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**Test administered by college
 
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*Personal Profile
 
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**Written statement
 
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**Why they have chosen the health care profession
 
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**How they perceive the role of the pharmacist or dietitian
 
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**Reflect upon your previous life/work experiences and how ‘transferable’ they are to those attributes expected of a student in a health care profession
 
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*Submission of Transcripts
 
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*Choosing an Admission Category
 
 
*TOEFL results - required if first language is not English
 
*TOEFL results - required if first language is not English
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*Three letters of recommendation
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*Official transcripts of all post-secondary education institutions
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*Resumé or CV
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For more information, click here [http://pharmacy-nutrition.usask.ca/students/prospective-students/admissions-information.php#ItemsRequiredtoCompleteYourApplication here]
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====Evaluation criteria====
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For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/pharmacy-nutrition/programs-graduate/prospective_graduate_students.php#aApplicationProcedures  here]
  
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
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*February 15, 2019: Application Deadline
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*February 26, 2019: Personal Interview Deadline
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*March 16, 2019: Test of Critical Skills Deadline
  
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For more information, click [https://pharmacy-nutrition.usask.ca/students/prospective-students/admissions-information.php#TestofCriticalSkillsandPersonalInterview  here]
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Upon hearing from the college:
 
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*3 letters of recommendation
 
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*Official transcripts
 
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*TOEFL results - required if first language is not english
 
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*Pharmacy Graduate Program: Information from Applicants form
 
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*Resume/CV
 
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For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/pharmacy-nutrition/gradprograms/application_procedures.php here]
 
  
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==Tuition==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
  
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*Tuition: $3,090
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*First year tuition: $17, 000
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*Estimated total costs (including books, accomodation etc.) : $15,833
 
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For information on financial help, click [http://www.usask.ca/pharmacy-nutrition/gradprograms/fees.php here] <br>
 
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For more information, click:
 
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[http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/prospective_students/tuition.php here]
 
  
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For complete program tuition, click [https://pharmacy-nutrition.usask.ca/students/prospective-students/admissions-information.php#TuitionFees here]
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For information on financial help, click [http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/funding/index.php here] <br>
  
 
[[Category:University of Saskatchewan|Pharmacy]]
 
[[Category:University of Saskatchewan|Pharmacy]]
 
[[Category:Pharmacy|Sask]]
 
[[Category:Pharmacy|Sask]]

Latest revision as of 23:24, 3 January 2019

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://www.usask.ca/pharmacy-nutrition/
Phone: (306) 966-6327
Admissions e-mail: Grad-Pharmacy-Nutrition@usask.ca
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Program Information

Curriculum

  • M.Sc. in Pharmacy
  • 24 months in lenthg
  • Fall 2017 Intake:
    • Applications Received: 182
      • SK resident: 107
      • Non-resident: 75
    • Fully Qualified Applications: 90
    • SK resident: 75
    • Non-resident: 19
    • Positions Available: 90
      • SK resident: 76
      • Non-resident: 14
  • Joint programs are available (more applicable for US schools). Descriptions can be found [For more information, click here anh [ here]

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, in Pharmacy or other life, natural or social science
  • Courses:
    • Biology : 6 credits
    • Chemistry : 3 credits
    • English : 6 credits
    • Physiology : 6 credits
    • Statistics : 3 creditl
    • Microbiology : 3 creditl
    • Nutrition : 3 credit units
    • Electives : 15 credit units
      • 6 credit units from psychology, sociology, native studies, or philosophy
      • 9 credit units any electives
  • Students whose first language is not English are required to obtain a TOEFL score of 80 (Internet-Based Test) with minimum of 20 in each category or 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) or equivalent level of proficiency in another approved test (CanTEST, IELTS, MELAB or ESL program UPrep - 2).

For more information, click here

GPA

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • Minimum grade/GPA: 70% in the last two years
    • University of Saskatchewan converts GPA to percentage
    • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: NA
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • Minimum grade/GPA: NA
    • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: NA
  • Calculation method:
    • Accounts for all post-secondary courses taken.
    • Weighted average: 40% (required courses), 60% (all other courses taken)

For more information, click here

PCAT

  • Not required

Supporting Documents

  • Online Application form - click here
    • Click first time user account creation
  • Application fee - $125 (non-refundable)
  • TOEFL results - required if first language is not English
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts of all post-secondary education institutions
  • Resumé or CV

For more information, click here here

Evaluation criteria

For more information, click here

Timeline 2018-2019

  • February 15, 2019: Application Deadline
  • February 26, 2019: Personal Interview Deadline
  • March 16, 2019: Test of Critical Skills Deadline

For more information, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • First year tuition: $17, 000

For complete program tuition, click here For information on financial help, click here

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