Pharmacy education continues to evolve alongside advances in science, changes in healthcare delivery, and the expanding roles and responsibilities of pharmacists. The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is designed to prepare graduates to provide safe, evidence-informed, patient-centred care while contributing to the health of individuals and communities.
The curriculum integrates the biomedical, pharmaceutical, clinical, and social and administrative sciences with experiential education throughout the program, recognizing that the knowledge and skills required for contemporary practice are developed through their continuous integration rather than as separate phases of learning. Students develop the scientific foundation, clinical judgment, professional behaviours, and ethical responsibilities required to assess medication-related needs, collaborate with patients and other healthcare professionals, and make informed decisions in increasingly complex healthcare environments.
Learning occurs through classroom, laboratory, simulation, experiential, and technology-enabled educational experiences that encourage active participation, critical thinking, collaboration, and reflection. Students are expected to assume increasing responsibility for their learning while developing the adaptive expertise needed to apply foundational knowledge, respond thoughtfully to uncertainty and change, and continue learning throughout their professional careers.
Assessment is integrated throughout the curriculum and is designed to support learning, professional growth, and the progressive development of competence over time. Through meaningful feedback, reflection, and multiple sources of evidence, students are supported in becoming reflective practitioners who are prepared for lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
Experiential education is an essential component of the program, providing students with opportunities to apply their learning in diverse practice settings under the supervision of experienced pharmacist preceptors. These experiences strengthen the integration of knowledge and practice while fostering professional identity, clinical reasoning, collaboration, and a commitment to high-quality patient care
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