The Doctor of Pharmacy is a four-year professional program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career as a pharmacist. With a focus on patient care, our curriculum includes an interprofessional component that prepares future pharmacists to work collaboratively with other health care providers in various settings such as hospitals, primary care practices and communities. In addition to traditional roles in pharmacy, our graduates have opportunities to work in regulatory authorities, health research, government, pharmaceutical industry and education.
Pharmacy (PharmD)
University Rank:#643
Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeCAD 17,475 / per year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
Pharmacy (PharmD)
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Entry Requirements
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the PharmD program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Admission is highly competitive with 55 seats available each year.
To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program, you must first complete 48 credit-hours of university-level study, which includes specific required courses. Additionally, you must attain a minimum adjusted grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and complete a situational judgement test (CASPer).
To review the complete list of admission requirements, please refer to the College of Pharmacy applicant admission requirements page.
If you don't meet the admission requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy program, you may still qualify for entry into the Faculty of Science or another program. For those who have not attended university previously, there are direct entry options available, such as University 1.
English Program Requirements
English language proficiency test options
If your primary language is not English, you must demonstrate your proficiency in the use of the English language by meeting any of the options listed below.
The information in this section applies to students entering most undergraduate programs of study, except for the Faculty of Law and International Dentist Degree Program (IDDP), which have their own acceptable tests and minimum required scores. Please refer to the applicant information bulletin for program specific admission requirements.
If you are applying for admission to a graduate program, please check your program for information on each program’s English language proficiency requirements.
Results for language tests expire two years from the test date and must be valid at the beginning of your admission term. Please confirm the validity of your test results.
Test options
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program)
- Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator (International English Language Testing System)
- Minimum score required: 6.5 overall
- Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing)
- IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre
- Minimum score required: 60
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- For tests taken before January 20, 2026, minimum score required:
- Minimum overall score of 86, and
- Minimum component scores:
- 20 in Reading
- 20 in Writing
- 20 in Listening
- 20 in Speaking
- For tests taken on January 21, 2026 onward, minimum score required:
- Minimum overall score of 4.5, and
- Minimum component scores:
- 4.0 in Reading
- 4.0 in Writing
- 4.0 in Listening
- 4.0 in Speaking
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced
- Minimum score required: 180
Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency
- Minimum score required: 180
Pearson Test of English
- Minimum score required: 58
- Minimum overall score of 120, and
- Minimum component scores:
- 105 in Literacy
- 105 in Comprehension
- 105 in Production
- 105 in Conversation
* Test not accepted for Faculty of Law or IDDP program
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
17,475 / per year
Pharmacy (PharmD)
University of Manitoba
Canada, Winnipeg