Prof.D in Pharmacy is a professional doctorate in Pharmacy programme taught at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 20,431 per semester (CAD 8,088 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Professional Doctorate
Field:Pharmacy
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 8,088 / semester
International tuition: CAD 20,431 / semester
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Doctor of Pharmacy is a four-year, entry-to-practice professional degree delivered in person, full-time, at Dalhousie's Halifax campus. Teaching combines problem-based learning modules worked through in small groups with structured coursework, rather than relying mainly on traditional lectures, and addresses both the scientific and social aspects of pharmacy practice. The program includes more than 40 weeks of clinical rotations that give students supervised practical experience alongside the classroom-based curriculum. It currently holds provisional accreditation status from the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs. The program suits students aiming to become licensed pharmacists working in community pharmacies, hospitals, or primary care settings, as well as those interested in pharmaceutical industry roles in sales, marketing, production, research, or quality control, or in government, private industry, and academic positions such as educator, administrator, consultant, or researcher.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 and completion of prerequisite coursework including introductory and organic chemistry, introductory biology, calculus and statistics, English writing, biochemistry, microbiology, human anatomy and physiology, and 9 credit hours of social sciences/humanities, each completed with a minimum grade of 70% (B-); courses more than 10 years old are not accepted. At least one full year of study with 15 credit hours in both the fall and winter terms is required. Academic performance counts for 60% of the admission decision, and an interview offered to top-ranked applicants counts for 40%. All transcripts are due by the February 1 deadline. The program starts in September.
