At University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, Prof.D in Pharmacy (For Practicing Pharmacists) is offered as a professional doctorate in Pharmacy programme. The programme is delivered fully online.
At a glance
Degree:Professional Doctorate
Field:Pharmacy
Delivery: Online
We have no tuition fees on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Doctor of Pharmacy for Practicing Pharmacists is a post-professional program intended for graduates who already hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree, distinguishing it from the entry-to-practice PharmD offered to students without that prior credential. The program combines coursework with practical experience intended to help graduates practice to a full scope of pharmacy competence as part of an interdisciplinary care team, across settings such as hospitals, primary and family care clinics, and community practice, while also building knowledge, skills, and leadership qualities relevant to healthcare organizations and government agencies. It can be completed either full-time or part-time through distance study, accommodating pharmacists who continue to work while completing the degree. The program is delivered by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, described on the page as the only pharmacy school in Alberta and as one of the few schools in Canada offering a post-professional PharmD for practicing pharmacists. It suits licensed, practicing pharmacists seeking advanced patient-care education beyond their initial pharmacy degree.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0, or equivalent, in that degree, and must hold or be eligible for pharmacist licensure in the jurisdiction where their placements occur, including authorization to administer drugs by injection where the jurisdiction requires it. English language proficiency follows the University of Alberta's general standard, for example IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 90 overall with no section below 21. Applicants are ranked on academic achievement, professional experience, a cover letter, references and a personal interview, and must submit official transcripts, a CV, a cover letter and letters of reference with the application. The program can be completed full-time or part-time by distance, with domestic and international applications due February 15 for the Fall intake.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall and Winter
Application Deadline:The PharmD for Practicing Pharmacists has one intake per year with an application deadline of 15 January 2027 (supporting documents due 31 January 2027); online applications open 1 July 2026 and admitted students may start in Fall 2027 or Winter 2028.
