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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Website: http://www.pharmacy.uwaterloo.ca<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.pharmacy.uwaterloo.ca<br>
Phone: (519) 888-4848<br>
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'''Phone:''' (519) 888-4848<br>
Admissions e-mail: pharmacy@uwaterloo.ca
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' e-mail: pharmacy@uwaterloo.ca
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==Program Information==
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*Bachelor of pharmacy
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*4 years in length
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*Includes 4 co-op work terms
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*Number of applications in 2008: N/A
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*Class size in 2009: 120
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==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
===General Notes===
 
No preference is given to University of Waterloo students
 
Acceptance of application submissions begin October 1
 
Applicants should be enrolled in a university-level undergraduate Bachelor of Science program
 
Pharmacy Admissions Committee prefers applicants to demonstrate evidence of taking a full course load (5 courses per term)
 
  
===Criteria===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
====Required classes====
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*Degree: two full years of university-level science
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*Required Courses
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*Biology:  
 
*Biology:  
 
**Introductory Cell Biology (with lab)
 
**Introductory Cell Biology (with lab)
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**Four terms of Humanities or Social Sciences at the university level (normally no more than 2 terms should be from a single subject area)
 
**Four terms of Humanities or Social Sciences at the university level (normally no more than 2 terms should be from a single subject area)
 
**Grade 12 English (any Grade 12 U-level English course)
 
**Grade 12 English (any Grade 12 U-level English course)
For more information please visit: http://www.pharmacy.uwaterloo.ca/prospective/academic.html
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.uwaterloo.ca/prospective/academic.html]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Minimum overall university average of 75% (3.0/4.0 or 6.5/9.0 GPA)
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*Minimum: 3.0(4.0 scale)
*Grade achieved in every university course taken will be included in the overall average calculation
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*Average accepted GPA 2008: N/A
For more information please visit: http://www.pharmacy.uwaterloo.ca/prospective/academic.html
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*Calculation method:
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**The grade achieved in every university course you have taken since entering university will be included in the overall average calculation.
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For more information, click [http://www.pharmacy.uwaterloo.ca/prospective/academic.html]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*Official transcript of high school marks
 
 
*Official interim and final transcript marks from the institution the applicant is currently attending
 
*Official interim and final transcript marks from the institution the applicant is currently attending
*Copies of calendar descriptions from the institution for consideration of possible transfer credits
 
 
*Pharmacy Admissions Profile: describes applicant’s involvement in activities  
 
*Pharmacy Admissions Profile: describes applicant’s involvement in activities  
*1 Reference Letter Form: preferably from a pharmacist
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*1 Reference Letter Form: preferably from a pharmacist, alternatively a nurse or a doctor
For more information please visit: http://www.pharmacy.uwaterloo.ca/prospective/nonacademic.html
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For more information please visit: [http://www.pharmacy.uwaterloo.ca/prospective/nonacademic.html]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*April 30 - May 2, 2010
 
*Applicants must complete a Reading Comprehension/Writing Test (time limit applies) as part of the interview process
 
*Applicants must complete a Reading Comprehension/Writing Test (time limit applies) as part of the interview process
*Invitations for interviews will be sent on April 10
 
 
*Interviews are conducted in early May  
 
*Interviews are conducted in early May  
For more information please visit: http://www.pharmacy.uwaterloo.ca/prospective/nonacademic.html#inter
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For more information please visit: [http://www.pharmacy.uwaterloo.ca/prospective/faqs.html#I3]
 
 
==Admission==
 
*Notification of admissions decisions will be communicated to all applicants on June 11
 
*Admitted students are required to submit documentation of up-to-date immunization records
 
  
 
==Deadlines==
 
==Deadlines==
*January 31: application submission
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*September 10,2009: application opens
*February 15: receipt of interim university transcript(s), Pharmacy Admission Profile submission, submission of confirmation of English Language requirements (applicable for foreign applicants)  
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*January 31,2009: submit the winter 2011 application and pay the application fee
*February 22: receipt of Reference Letter Form
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*February 19,2009: receipt of interim university transcript(s), Pharmacy Admission Profile submission, submission of confirmation of English Language requirements (applicable for foreign applicants), Reference Letter Form
*April 17: confirmation of attendance to the Pharmacy Admission Interview
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*April 8,2010: invitation for interview
*June 2: receipt of final university transcripts
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*April 15, 2010: confirmation of attendance to the Pharmacy Admission Interview
*June 20: acceptance to offer of admission
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*June 11,2010: receipt of final university transcripts
 
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*June 16, 2010: admission decision
For more information please visit: http://www.pharmacy.uwaterloo.ca/prospective/admissions.html
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*June 28,2010: acceptance to offer of admission
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For more information, click: [http://www.pharmacy.uwaterloo.ca/prospective/admissions.html]
  
 
==Tuition==
 
==Tuition==
*Tuition rates are yet to be determined for the Pharmacy program
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*Approximately $6,000 per term for Canadian citizens and permanent residents, and approximately $15,000 for International students
*Estimated annual total costs for domestic students in a regular (not co-op) program: $8,525 to $19,861 (includes tuition, books and supplies, residence and meal plan and other expenses)
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*Additional fees each academic term for incidental expenses and co-op program operations, bringing the total fees to approximately $7,000 and $16,500 respectively
*Estimated annual total costs for international students in a regular (not co-op) program: $25,134 to $38,148 (includes tuition, books and supplies, residence and meal plan and other expenses)
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For more information please visit:[ http://www.science.uwaterloo.ca/prospective/tuition.html]
For more information please visit: http://www.science.uwaterloo.ca/prospective/tuition.html
 
  
 
[[Category:University of Waterloo|Pharmacy]]
 
[[Category:University of Waterloo|Pharmacy]]
 
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[[Category:Pharmacy|Waterloo]]

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Contacts

Website: http://www.pharmacy.uwaterloo.ca
Phone: (519) 888-4848
Admissions e-mail: e-mail: pharmacy@uwaterloo.ca

Program Information

  • Bachelor of pharmacy
  • 4 years in length
  • Includes 4 co-op work terms
  • Number of applications in 2008: N/A
  • Class size in 2009: 120


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: two full years of university-level science
  • Required Courses
  • Biology:
    • Introductory Cell Biology (with lab)
    • Genetics
    • Fundamentals of Microbiology (with lab)
    • Human Anatomy
  • Chemistry:
    • Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter (with lab)
    • Chemical Reactions, Equilibria and Kinetics (with lab)
    • Introductory Biochemistry or Fundamentals of Biochemistry
    • Introductory Chemical Thermodynamics
    • Basic Organic Chemistry 1 (with lab) or Organic Chemistry 1
    • Basic Organic Chemistry 2 (with lab) or Organic Chemistry 2
  • Mathematics:
    • Calculus 1 for the Life Sciences or Calculus 1 for Honours Mathematics or Calculus 1 (Advanced)
    • Calculus 2 for the Life Sciences or Calculus 2 for Honours Mathematics or Calculus 2 (Advanced)
    • Introductory Statistics for Scientists
  • Humanities, Social Sciences, and English:
    • Four terms of Humanities or Social Sciences at the university level (normally no more than 2 terms should be from a single subject area)
    • Grade 12 English (any Grade 12 U-level English course)

For more information, click [1]

GPA

  • Minimum: 3.0(4.0 scale)
  • Average accepted GPA 2008: N/A
  • Calculation method:
    • The grade achieved in every university course you have taken since entering university will be included in the overall average calculation.

For more information, click [2]

Supporting Documents

  • Official interim and final transcript marks from the institution the applicant is currently attending
  • Pharmacy Admissions Profile: describes applicant’s involvement in activities
  • 1 Reference Letter Form: preferably from a pharmacist, alternatively a nurse or a doctor

For more information please visit: [3]

Interview

  • April 30 - May 2, 2010
  • Applicants must complete a Reading Comprehension/Writing Test (time limit applies) as part of the interview process
  • Interviews are conducted in early May

For more information please visit: [4]

Deadlines

  • September 10,2009: application opens
  • January 31,2009: submit the winter 2011 application and pay the application fee
  • February 19,2009: receipt of interim university transcript(s), Pharmacy Admission Profile submission, submission of confirmation of English Language requirements (applicable for foreign applicants), Reference Letter Form
  • April 8,2010: invitation for interview
  • April 15, 2010: confirmation of attendance to the Pharmacy Admission Interview
  • June 11,2010: receipt of final university transcripts
  • June 16, 2010: admission decision
  • June 28,2010: acceptance to offer of admission

For more information, click: [5]

Tuition

  • Approximately $6,000 per term for Canadian citizens and permanent residents, and approximately $15,000 for International students
  • Additional fees each academic term for incidental expenses and co-op program operations, bringing the total fees to approximately $7,000 and $16,500 respectively

For more information please visit:[ http://www.science.uwaterloo.ca/prospective/tuition.html]