Courses
The PharmD for Practicing Pharmacists program has been designed to provide students with flexible learning pathways. Unique in Canada, the entire program can be completed in as little as 18 months. However, students can also take a more gradual approach to coursework, resulting in a variety of other program completion options (up to a maximum of 5 years).
Students must complete 18 credits of online coursework as well as (up to) 36 weeks of supervised experiential learning. Experiential placements must be completed in-person. For interested students, a recognition of prior learning process is available to reduce the required number of experiential placements.
Sample Course Pathways
Fall Term Start
| Fall Term | Winter Term | Spring/Summer Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Pharm 521 (3 Credit) | Pharm 533 (3 Credit) | Pharm 525 (1 Credit Seminar) | |
| Pharm 522 (3 Credit) | Pharm 504 (3 Credit) | Experiential Starts | |
| Pharm 523 (3 Credit) | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Pharm 535 (1 Credit Seminar) | Pharm 545 (1 Credit Seminar) | ||
| Experiential | Experiential (as required) |
Winter Term Start
| Winter Term | Summer/Spring Term | Fall Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Pharm 504 (3 Credit) | Pharm 521 (3 Credit) | ||
| Pharm 522 (3 Credit) | |||
| Pharm 523 (3 Credit) | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Pharm 533 (3 Credit) | Pharm 525 (1 Credit Seminar) | Pharm 535 (1 Credit Seminar) | |
| Experiential Starts | Experiential/Seminars Continue |
Course Descriptions
Online
PHARM 504 - Frameworks for Teams, Collaboration and Education in Pharmacy Practice
(3 credits)
Provides students with the theoretical foundations to prepare them for practice in an interprofessional team environment and the preparation of and ongoing learning of professionals, and education of patients and groups of patients.
PHARM 521 - Critical Analysis of Evidence in Practice
(3 credits)
Focus is on the synthesis of evidence from various sources and addresses complex issues in pharmacy practice to build on the student’s understanding of study design, evidence-based clinical practice, and critical appraisal. Students will gain experience by using a variety of information sources to discuss drug information assignments and practice enhancement issues.
PHARM 522 - Advanced Patient Care Skills and Health Assessment
(3 credits)
Features health assessment, the patient care process, care planning, and documentation as fundamental elements of a framework for patient-centred care. Incorporates lab-based simulations and assignments to provide students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills required for practice.
PHARM 523 - Advanced Pharmacotherapy - Part 1
(3 credits)
Explores selected pharmacotherapy topics and provides an opportunity for students to integrate knowledge and skills. Topics will be explored using the primary literature to critically evaluate emerging controversies and therapeutic dilemmas and addresses advanced skills and knowledge required for monitoring outcomes of drug therapy including interpreting drug levels and adjusting therapy.
PHARM 533 - Advanced Pharmacotherapy - Part 2
(3 credits)
Explores selected pharmacotherapy topics and provides an opportunity for students to integrate knowledge and skills. Topics will be explored using the primary literature to critically evaluate emerging controversies and therapeutic dilemmas and addresses advanced skills and knowledge required for monitoring outcomes of drug therapy including interpreting drug levels and adjusting therapy.
PHARM 525 - PharmD Seminars - Part 1
(1 credit)
This capping course is designed to evaluate students’ ability to integrate knowledge and skills in pharmacy practice. Provides a forum for students to integrate experience gained through coursework taken to date with their professional practice.
PHARM 535 - PharmD Seminars - Part 2
(1 credit)
This capping course is designed to evaluate students’ ability to integrate knowledge and skills in pharmacy practice. Provides a forum for students to integrate experience gained through coursework with their professional practice and experiential learning.
PHARM 545 - PharmD Seminars - Part 3
(1 credit)
This capping course is designed to evaluate students’ ability to integrate knowledge and skills in pharmacy practice. Provides a forum for students to integrate experience gained through coursework with their professional practice and experiential learning.
Experiential (in-person)
PHARM 511 - Experiential Learning - Part 1 (interprofessional teams)
(6 credits)
The PharmD student will be expected to demonstrate professional competencies in the provision of patient care. Direct patient care activities will include health assessment, therapeutic drug monitoring, provision of drug information, and contributing to patient care as part of an interprofessional team.
PHARM 512 - Experiential Learning - Part 2 (acute care)
(6 credits)
The PharmD student will be expected to demonstrate professional competencies in the provision of patient care. Direct patient care activities will include health assessment, therapeutic drug monitoring, provision of drug information, and contributing to patient care in an acute care setting.
PHARM 513 - Experiential Learning - Part 3 (ambulatory or community practice)
(6 credits)
The PharmD student will be expected to demonstrate professional competencies in the provision of patient care. Direct patient care activities will include health assessment, therapeutic drug monitoring, provision of drug information, and contributing to patient care in an ambulatory or community practice setting.
PHARM 514 - Experiential Learning - Part 4
(6 credits)
The PharmD student will complete a placement in a patient-care practice setting as outlined in PHARM 511, 512 or 513.
PHARM 515 - Experiential Learning - Part 5
(6 credits)
PharmD students are required to design and complete a practice-based placement including objectives, activities and an assessment mechanism. The placement proposal is subject to approval by the preceptor and the Course Coordinator.