Combined Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy-Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Please note that only students currently enrolled in the 3rd year of the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (i.e., the Class of 1T3) at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto are eligible for admission into the Combined Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy-Doctor of Pharmacy Program.
The Combined Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy-Doctor of Pharmacy Program provides students in the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy with an opportunity to continue their education and gain greater experience through the concurrent completion of a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
The Combined Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy-Doctor of Pharmacy Program begins in the 4th year of the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BScPhm) program, where students continue the requirements for the BScPhm program in the Fall term while simultaneously beginning coursework for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Then, in the Winter term, students continue their PharmD program for the remainder of the 4th year and through the 5th year instead of completing their Structured Practical Experience Program requirements.
Students who enter this program will graduate with two degrees - the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree and the Doctor of Pharmacy degree - after completing the additional academic studies.
Completion of the Combined Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy-Doctor of Pharmacy Program will allow graduates to:
- advance their careers and become leaders in the Pharmacy profession
- demonstrate a competitive advantage when applying for unique and interesting positions
- create and shape the jobs they want through innovative patient-focused practice
- develop the skills and knowledge to become advanced practitioners
- obtain and apply cutting-edge information, and
- attain the skills to be able to make a difference in complex pharmacotherapeutic situations.
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