The information in this section applies to the 2025-26 Academic Year for the 3-year program. 

Sessional Dates

First Year

Fall Session, 2025

Winter Session, 2026

Summer Session, 2026

Fees

Tuition Fees

Each session students are required to pay tuition fees as established by the Governing Council and set out in the Fees Schedule. Tuition fees normally consist of two parts: academic fees and incidental/ancillary fees (i.e., campus fees, student society fees and system access fees). Additional fees may also be assessed to cover such items as instruments, photocopied handouts and laboratory manuals or other laboratory charges.

The information which follows is intended only as a general guideline and may be superseded by that on the ACORN invoice. For further details, consult the Student Accounts website: https://studentaccount.utoronto.ca/.

Method of Payment

Payment Deadlines (for the Fall/Winter Session)

Service Charges

Sanctions for Non-Payment of Fees

2025-26 Fees for Full-time Students

Receipts for Income Tax

Late Registration Fee

Other University Fees

Course Exemptions

Course exemptions are not granted in the 3-Year program due to the integrative nature of its curriculum. Content is delivered through thematic blocks longitudinally integrated into courses. Therefore, it is not possible to assess prior learning or external coursework as equivalent to contents and format of individual courses.

Progression Policy

The integrated and sequential nature of the PharmD curriculum necessitates that student progression is contingent upon the student’s performance in prior coursework and required curricular components. The progress of students is supported and reviewed by the Student Progress Committee. Although satisfactory academic performance is a prerequisite to progression through the program, it is not the sole criterion in the consideration of the suitability of a student for promotion or graduation. The criteria used to determine students' progress is a combination of: grades (see Grading Policy below); timely completion of program requirements; participation, effort and attendance; the development of student competencies assessed in the context of experiential learning courses, skills-based laboratory courses and in the deportment of the student in accordance with standards for profession of pharmacy https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/secretariat/policies/professional-practice-behaviour-all-health-professional-students-standards-0. Academic or student misconduct convictions can also impede the progression of students through the program.

Regulations Governing Student Progression

The following regulations govern decisions related to student progression through the 3-Year PharmD program: 

1. It is expected that all students will complete the PharmD program within three years. Students who go beyond this time to completion will be refused further registration. Where circumstances warrant, as determined on a case-by-case basis by the Student Progress Committee, the maximum duration a student might be allowed to complete the PharmD program is up to 5 years from the initial year of registration.
    
2. Students must successfully complete all the requirements of one academic year before starting the next program year, including supplemental(s) where eligible and required. 
    
3. Students are expected to engage in good faith, attend and make reasonable effort to engage in learning and professional development in all aspects of the Program and to demonstrate integrity and professionalism. This includes coursework, clinical experiences, assessments, and collaborative activities, ensuring students contribute meaningfully to their education and the learning environment.  Failure to fully engage may result in the Student Progress Committee providing referrals to academic support services/resources and setting specific remediation requirements.
    

Experiential Course Progression

1. Students who are assessed to be below the expected level at the midpoint evaluation will be required to work with the Course Co-ordinator to develop a learning contract and/or a plan to address the area(s) of deficiency identified in the course. This information will be reported to the Student Progress Committee. 
    
2. Serious concerns in experiential courses: Students are expected to have and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes of a pharmacy student, ready to take on the responsibilities outlined in the course Syllabus. In the event of “serious concerns”, the decision to end the course early is made by the Academic Lead Experiential Education in consultation with the Director of the PharmD program. If this should occur, the student will be removed from the site and the course will be graded as ‘Fail’. Serious concerns may include, but are not limited to, the following situations:
    
   1. Preceptor/site personnel identify concerns that the student may be compromising patient care, e.g., if a student’s ability to provide, or assume responsibility for, patient care is deemed well below expectations.
   2. Preceptor/site personnel identify safety concerns, e.g., the student is putting the patient, the preceptor and/or the site, at risk or harm.
   3. Serious or repeated breaches of any of the professionalism policies (i.e., Code of Student Conduct, Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters, Standards of Professional Practice Behaviour for all Health Professional Students, Ontario College of Pharmacists Code of Ethics).
       
3. Students who fail the course will be given an opportunity to repeat the course. 

Supplemental Assessments

1. Supplemental assessments may be offered to students who do not successfully complete a course at the discretion of the Student Progress Committee. Supplemental assessments are a privilege and not a right. The supplemental will be normally cumulative, comprising the entire assessment of the course. A weight of 100% is assigned to the supplemental assessment. If students fail this supplemental examination, they must repeat that course in its entirety.
    
2. The original failed grade in the course will stand. Cumulative supplemental assessments are noted as either Pass or Fail and only when obtaining a Pass on the supplemental assessment will the student be deemed to have passed the course.
    

Grading Practices

Students can be confident that their success is prioritized, with every possible consideration given in accordance with the regulations outlined below. Students should take the time to understand these regulations, as they may be relevant to their individual circumstances.  

The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy has established the following audit rules (criteria) for standings within the program:

1. To graduate ‘with honours’ students must obtain:
   1. a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.50 or higher in the first two years of the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Only courses for which numeric grades are reported are factored into the calculation of Grade Point Averages;
   2. a grade of ‘Honours’ in at least 2.5 of the 4.5 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) full-course equivalents, and a grade of ‘Pass’ in the remaining APPE courses; and
   3. Pass all mandatory course/program requirements on the first attempt.
       

2. The following is based on the University Assessment and Grading Practices Policy.

   1. Grades are a measure of the performance of a student. They are an indication of the student’s command of the content of the components of the academic program. In assessing student performance and translating that assessment into grades, the University’s standards and practices should be comparable to those of our academic peers.
   2. Once an assessment of the performance of the student has been made, the following grade scales will be used in the 3-Year Doctor of Pharmacy program:
      1. H (Honours), P (Pass), F (Fail);
      2. the numerical scale of marks, consisting of all integers from 0 to 100 (that is, 0,1. 99, 100).

   Percentage	Letter Grade	Grade Point Value *	Grade Definition
   90-100	A+	4.0	Excellent	Strong evidence of original thinking; good organization; capacity to analyze and synthesize; superior grasp of subject matter with sound critical evaluations; evidence of extensive knowledge base.
   85-89	A	4.0
   80-84	A-	3.7
   77-79	B+	3.3	Good	Evidence of grasp of subject matter, some evidence of critical capacity and analytic ability; reasonable understanding of relevant issues; evidence of familiarity with literature.
   73-76	B	3.0
   70-72	B-	2.7
   67-69	C+	2.3	Adequate	Student who is profiting from his/her university experience; understanding of the subject matter; ability to develop solutions to simple problems in the material.
   63-66	C	2.0
   60-62	C-	1.7
   57-59	D+	1.3	Marginal	Some evidence of familiarity with subject matter and some evidence that critical and analytic skills have been developed.
   53-56	D	1.0
   50-52	D-	0.7
   0-49	F	0.0	Inadequate	Little evidence of even superficial understanding of subject matter; weakness in critical and analytic skills; with limited or irrelevant use of literature.

   * The grade point values above apply to marks earned in individual courses; grade point averages are weighted sums of the grade points earned, and thus do not necessarily correspond exactly to the scale above.

3. The Student Progress Committee will review and approve all final grades. All grades reported to the Student Progress Committee should be considered final. The Student Progress Committee is to be advised of any subsequent adjustment made and the reason for doing so.
    
4. Final grades shall not be reported or released to students as official until they are approved by the Committee on Academic Standing.
    
5. No final grades will be posted on online course platforms. Secure electronic media (such as Quercus) should be used to post term grades, to ensure student privacy is maintained.
    

Academic Standing Policy

At every stage of the PharmD program, our goal is to support students in their educational journey to become confident, competent, and compassionate pharmacy professionals. The Academic Standing Policy helps guide how we monitor progress, offer support, and make decisions about how students progress throughout the program. The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy’s PharmD Student Progress Committee is a sub-committee of the PharmD Program Committee and oversees the implementation of this policy. Committee members emphasize early intervention, meaningful remediation, and fairness in their decision-making process.

Academic Standing

Student progress through the PharmD program is determined by continuous, competency-based development. The integrated PharmD curriculum continuously builds on prior learning and student progression is predicated upon the student’s performance in prior coursework.

Degree students in the PharmD program are students who are registered with full-time status in all academic activities (courses) which are offered in each specific academic year of the program. A reduced course load may only be considered for students repeating individual courses. Students must successfully complete all of the academic requirements of one year before proceeding to the next higher year.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the criteria that constitute a student’s Academic Standing in the program, and the criteria that lead to a review of consideration of dismissal. The Committee on Academic Standing (COAS), PharmD Program Committee, and the PharmD Student Progress Committee oversee implementation of this policy.

Academic Standing will be determined twice annually, at the midpoint of the year and at the end of the academic year by the PharmD Student Progress Committee. Within the PharmD program, there are four academic standings: In Good Standing, On Academic Probation, Suspension, and Failed, Refused Further Registration.  All students are in Good Standing when first admitted to the program, and remain in good standing unless they are placed on Academic Probation or Suspension or Failed Further Registration.

On Academic Probation

Probation is a standing assigned to students whose academic performance does not meet Program standards. Students placed on academic probation are notified that their continuation in the PharmD program is contingent upon improved future performance and meeting specific criteria as determined by the Student Progress Committee and/or the PharmD Director/Associate Dean Academic.  It serves as both a warning that improvement is needed within a specified timeframe to maintain enrollment and as a pathway to supportive measures designed to help students get back on track when their academic performance falls below the standards of the PharmD program.

A student who is on probation may be prohibited from participating in experiential learning courses (e.g., EL and APPE).

Students will be placed on academic probation if they have:

• More than one failed course in the year of study, or
• An annual grade point average (GPA) of less than 1.70 in the fall-winter session or a sessional GPA of less than 1.70 in the following summer session

Additional factors that can require probationary standing include:

1. engaged in one or more acts of academic misconduct, or
2. engaged in unprofessional conduct, or
3. engaged in other misconduct or violated a policy of the Faculty or the University.

Suspension

Suspension is the mandatory temporary interruption of a student’s participation in the PharmD Program and includes the interruption of all coursework, including experiential courses. The length of the suspension and conditions for the resumption of participation in the PharmD program will be determined by the PharmD Student Progress Committee in concert with the program Director and/or Dean or Dean’s designate.

Students may be suspended from the program for the following reasons:

• Failure to comply with a remediation plan while on academic probation
• Repeated or significant failure to comply with University policies regarding academic integrity, professional behaviour or student conduct
• Meet the criteria for being placed on probation more than once during the Program
   

Failed, Refused Further Registration

Students will be assigned a Failed standing and will be required to discontinue their studies in the Program if:

• They meet the criteria for a second suspension
• Failed the same course twice
   

Returning to Good Standing from Academic Probation or Suspension

Students who are on Probation or Suspension must comply and successfully complete their support plan as determined by the PharmD Student Progress Committee in order to return to good standing.
 

Voluntary Withdrawal

Voluntary program withdrawals are final. Should a student wish to pursue the PharmD degree after a voluntary withdrawal, they will be required to re-apply and meet all admission requirements in that admission cycle to be considered. Their application will be processed and ranked within the pool of applicants for that admissions cycle. If successful, the student will normally be admitted to Year 1. Students may be required to submit supplemental application materials as determined by the PharmD Director and/or Associate Dean Academic.
 

Attendance & Requests for Special Consideration

The PharmD Program is a full-time, in-person program that requires regular attendance and participation, Monday to Friday inclusive. If warranted, the student will be invited to a check-in meeting with the Registrar which is intended to: 

1. provide students an opportunity to discuss their absences in a safe and confidential environment,
2. help ensure students are aware of the various supports available to them, and
3. determine if the student can complete a course or curricular component within its normal timeframe.

Students who, because of illness or other serious and unavoidable personal issues, are absent from an assessment or other mandatory activity must request Special Consideration from the Faculty's Registrar’s Office of Student Services. 

Requests for Academic Consideration

Students are expected to write all assessments as scheduled, to submit all assignments by the specified deadlines and to attend all other mandatory course/program requirements, including Catalyst Week for the 3-year PharmD program. Only in cases of documented illness or legitimate conflict should a student submit a petition to request academic consideration for an eligible assessment. Not all assessments are eligible for special consideration.

A prolonged absence or series of absences that affects the ability of a student to complete a course or curricular component within its normal timeframe or a reasonably extended timeframe (as defined by the relevant curriculum leaders) may be more effectively addressed and supported by a Leave of Absence (LOA). This is defined as an official, temporary withdrawal from studies. Students are also encouraged to register with Accessibility Services if they are likely to experience disability-related absences that could affect the ability of a student to complete program requirements in the normal timeframe. 

Missed Course and Program Requirements

Missed mandatory course/program requirements include, but are not limited to: Catalyst Week for 3-year PharmD students, laboratories, workshops, interprofessional education sessions, course-based assignments, attendance in Experiential Learning (EL) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) courses, and any other course components, which comprise a portion of the total assessment of a course and/or for which attendance is required for successful course/program completion.

Missed Tests

Missed test are quizzes or tests which comprise a portion of the total assessment of a course, where a student is absent for the entire test. 

Missed Assignments

These include, but are not limited to, essays, care plans, reflective writing, and problem sets, which comprise a portion of the total evaluation of a course, where a student fails to hand in or complete the assignment by the specified deadline. 

Missed Mandatory Course/Program Requirements

These elements of the Program include, but are not limited to, Catalyst Week, laboratories, workshops, interprofessional education sessions, attendance in EL and APPE courses, and any other course components, which comprise a portion of the total evaluation of a course and/or for which attendance is required for successful course/program completion. 

Petitions

Submitting a Petition for Academic Consideration 

When a student misses a test, assignment or mandatory course or program requirement, and wishes to request academic consideration, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the Registrar's Office immediately. The student must submit a petition with the appropriate supporting documentation to the Registrar's Office for consideration.

What is a petition?

A petition is a written request for special consideration, because of illness or other circumstances, related to non-compliance with course requirements or impact on academic performance. A petition should only be submitted when there are circumstances that are beyond the student’s control and could not reasonably have been anticipated or overcome, and that have affected the student’s studies or impacted academic performance. The petition process is not a means to salvage courses and/or the academic record.

When do I submit a petition for academic consideration?

When a student misses an examination, assignment or other mandatory course/program requirement, and wishes to request academic consideration, it is the student’s responsibility to: 

1. Immediately notify the course coordinator and Registrar's Office.
    
2. The student must submit a petition with the appropriate supporting documentation to the Registrar's Office for consideration.
    
   1. For missed assignments, the petition must be submitted no later than the due date for the specific assignment. If supporting documentation is not available at that point, the petition must be submitted by the above deadline, and the supporting documentation must follow within two business days. Students are advised to continue to work on the assignment while the petition is being processed to minimize any late submission penalties.
   2. For missed tests and other mandatory course/program requirements, the petition and supporting documentation must be submitted the day of the test or requirement and supporting documentation within two business day of the missed test or course/program requirement. 
       

How do I submit a petition?

Petitions are submitted to the Registrar & Director of Student Services and are considered in confidence. In some cases, petitions may be confidentially reviewed and/or approved by the Student Progress Committee (see ‘Who determines the petition’s validity?’ below).

Relevant and appropriate documentation must be provided within two days of when the petition is submitted to be considered. Scanned copies of documents are accepted; however, original copies must be submitted upon request.  If no petition is submitted, or the petition is not valid, a grade of zero will be assigned for the missed assessment, test, or program requirement.

In the case of illness, a University of Toronto Verification of Student Illness or Injury form must be provided. Note that the physician’s report must establish that the student was examined and diagnosed at the time of the illness, not after the fact. A statement that merely confirms a report of illness made by the student for documentation by the physician will not be sufficient; rather, the medical report must show: 

• that the student was examined at the time of illness;
• the degree of incapacitation on academic functioning;
• the duration of the incapacitation 

If the reason for submitting a petition is of a non-medical nature, the supporting documentation required will be determined based on the specific circumstances outlined in the petition. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, letters of support from Accessibility Advisors, death certificates, obituaries, and automobile collision or police reports.

Who determines the petition’s validity? 

A decision on the validity of the reason(s) will be determined in the first instance by the Registrar and, if need be, with the Director of the PharmD Program. Situations that are more complex, or the submission of a third petition by the same student within the same year of the program, will normally be referred to the Student Progress Committee.

How is the petition’s validity determined?

If a petition is submitted by the stipulated deadline, with a clear explanation of the circumstances, and all required documentation is provided by the deadline, the request will be given prompt consideration. Petition decisions are based on the validity of the individual request as well as student’s history of requests for special consideration and the academic standing of the student. Approval is not automatic and should not be taken for granted. Abuse of petition procedures to defer assessments for strategic gain or other improper reasons will result in a review of the student’s academic standing and progression by the Student Progress Committee. 

Factors that may influence the assessment of a petition’ validity:

• Successful verification of the authenticity of the Verification of Student Illness Form or other documentation submitted with the petition
• Number of petitions submitted per year:
  • More than two petitions submitted per year will normally trigger review by the Student Progress Committee to determine impact on student progression. Depending upon the type or duration of the absence, or the number of prior absences, students may be required to submit other supporting documentation.
• Evidence of an attempt to secure consistent medical care for cases of repeated requests for consideration based on illness. Students are encouraged to establish a relationship with a healthcare provider when seeking illness verification. Students who do not currently have a family physician are encouraged to take advantage of Health and Wellness providers through the University of Toronto. Repeated use of virtual care clinics for verification of illness may lead to a denial of petition in some cases.
• Duration and severity of the issue affecting the student;
• Confidential consultation with other appropriate student support units that can provide a professional opinion on the student’s situation;
• Scope and type of academic work affected;
• Proportion of academic work completed at the current point in the program when academic work is affected; and,
• Student’s academic standing in the program to date.

If the petition is not approved, or if there is no petition, a grade of zero will be assigned for the missed test, assignment or other mandatory course/program requirement and the student will not be eligible to write a make-up assessment. The decision to grant a supplemental assessment will be determined by the Student Progress Committee.

If the petition is approved, the course coordinator will be expected to proceed with the appropriate action according to the course policy. Course policy must conform to the University Assessment and Grading Practices Policy. 
 

Make-Up Activities

Fees

Students who are given permission to write make-up tests or to make up other missed course/program requirements must pay a ‘Special Examination’ fee of $75 per test or requirement. When students receive confirmation of their eligibility to make up the missed test or other requirements, they will receive fee payment instructions and deadline information. Failure to pay this fee by the deadline provided will result in the loss of privilege to make up the missed test or requirement, and a grade of zero will be assigned. The ‘Special Examination’ fee is waived for students who are registered with Accessibility Services only when the petition is granted on disability-related grounds. The ‘Special Examination’ fee is also waived when the petition is granted because of bereavement or religious observances.

Timing

The make-up assessment for students with an approved petition will be scheduled within one week of the missed assessment.

If a student is eligible to write a make-up test, one opportunity is offered. Only under exceptional circumstances (e.g., hospitalization or severe personal emergency) and when supported with strong and compelling evidence, will a petition for a subsequent make-up test be considered and it will be reported to the Student Progress Committee.

Checking of Marks

Students who would like to view any examination may do so in the presence of the course coordinator or a designated member of the teaching team for the course. Students arrange a date and time for the viewing with the course coordinator directly. For final examinations, if a student requests more than one viewing of any examination, a fee of $10 will be levied for the second and any subsequent viewing. Requests for the second and any subsequent viewing of the same examination must be made in writing and submitted to the Registrar along with the fee payment. The deadlines for submitting requests to view examinations are the same as the deadlines for submitting requests for re-reads of examinations (see below). Students may view only their own examinations. Examination papers will not be reproduced for students.

Students may request re-reads of term work (such as quizzes, term tests, mid-term examinations, make-up examinations, laboratories and assignments) within one month of the date the term work was returned to the student and/or the grade is made available.  Such requests are made to the course coordinator.

Students may request to have a final examination re-read for a fee of $37.  The examination, in its entirety will be re-read.  [Students should note that failed examinations are re-read before final grades are reported].

Requests for re-reads of final examinations must be submitted, in writing, to the Registrar as follows:

• December examinations: by the end of March;
• April examinations: by the end of September;
• Supplemental examinations:  within four months of the date the examination was written.

If the final grade in a course is raised as a result of a final examination re-read, a refund of the $37 fee will be made to the student. If the final grade is lowered or if there are no changes there will be no refund.
 

Rules for Examinations

“Examination” means all term tests and final examinations.

The “Presiding Officer” is normally an instructor responsible for the examination, and has authority for decisions throughout the examination proceedings in accordance with these rules. The Presiding Officer may designate another person(s) to assume responsibilities for the conduct of the examination as required.

Admittance to Examinations

1. Candidates should arrive at the place of examination 15 minutes before the time appointed for the commencement of the examination. Following the commencement of the examination, no candidate will be permitted to leave the examination room until one-third of the examination period has elapsed. Similarly, any candidate who arrives after one-third of the examination period has elapsed will not be permitted to write the examination without the consent of the Presiding Officer. In this case, if the Presiding Officer allows the candidate to write the examination, the Presiding Officer will report the circumstances to the Faculty Registrar. Under no circumstance will a candidate be permitted to enter once another candidate has left the examination room. Candidates admitted to the examination room after the examination has begun will not be provided additional time to complete the examination.
    
2. Without the permission of the Presiding Officer, no person is allowed in the examination room during the examination proceedings except the candidates and those supervising the examination.

Examination Room

3. The Presiding Officer has authority to assign seats to candidates.
    
4. Candidates must bring a laptop computer to complete all computer-based assessments. This computer must be fully charged, able to maintain a charge for the full examination period, and meet the minimum technical requirements for operation of the exam delivery software. Candidates must also install the exam delivery software and download the exam package in advance of the exam.
    
5. In case of a technological failure, where a computer needs to restart, the candidate will be permitted to restart the examination through the use of a resume code provided by the Presiding Officer. In a case where the computer is unable to function in a way where the candidate may complete the examination, the candidate will be asked to complete a paper-based examination using identical questions.

6. Coats and jackets may be placed on the back of the candidates’ chairs. Other items may be placed under the chair. This includes, but is not limited to, notes, books, pencil cases, eye glass cases, cellular phones and other electronic devices. These other items must be placed in a bag, purse or knapsack, which must be closed securely and must not be accessed during the examination. Candidates are not permitted to reach into pockets or any part of their coat or jacket until the examination has concluded.

   All electronic/wireless devices, except for the computer being used for the examination, must be turned off.
    
7. When authorized by the Examiner(s), non-programmable calculators may be used. Calculators must be removed from their cases, which must be placed under the candidate’s chair.
    
8. A time piece is permitted on the examination desk or table provided the sole function of it is to display the time.
    
9. Candidates must bring their University of Toronto student card (TCard) to each examination, and place it on their examination desk or table for the duration of the examination.

Candidates

10. Once they have entered the examination room, candidates may not leave unescorted for any reason including to use the washroom.
     
11. Candidates are not permitted to wear baseball caps or other hats (religious head coverings are an exception). Sunglasses and earphones/headphones are also not permitted. Candidates who choose to wear earplugs while writing examinations will not receive special consideration should they not hear           announcements made during examinations. The Presiding Officer and invigilator(s) have the authority to inspect all earplugs.
     
12. Food brought into the examination room for consumption is limited to a small snack in a transparent bag or container. Wrappers on food products, e.g., granola bars, must be removed. Only drinks in transparent bottles (with labels removed) are permitted.
     
13. In recording responses, candidates must utilize their computer for computer-based exams, or write in the examination books or other materials provided for paper-based exams. They must record responses to be graded in the stipulated areas (e.g., ruled pages of examination books), unless otherwise instructed by the Examiner(s). If applicable, rough work (not to be graded) may be recorded in designated/other areas of the examination materials. For examination books, responses must be numbered to correspond with the questions. On the outside of each book candidates must write their name, student number and subject of the examination, and must number each book, indicating the total number used.
     
14. Examination books and other materials issued for the examination must not be removed from the examination room except by authority of the Presiding Officer or Examiner(s).
     
15. Candidates must not communicate with one another in any manner once they have entered the examination room. When conversation is necessary between invigilators and candidates, it must be carried out as discretely as possible.
     
16. At 10 minutes and five minutes prior to the conclusion of the examination the Presiding Officer will announce the number of minutes remaining.
     
17. Candidates choosing to leave the examination room prior to the last 10 minutes of the examination period must leave promptly after they have turned in their examination materials or have submitted their exam through the exam delivery software.
     
18. No candidate still present during the last 10 minutes of the examination period will be permitted to leave during that interval, nor are candidates permitted to hand in their examination materials during that interval.
     
19. At the conclusion of an examination, all writing and typing must cease. Candidates must remain seated at the close of the examination until all examination materials are collected and until directed by the Presiding Officer to leave the room. At this time candidates must leave the room and premises promptly. All rules for the conduct of candidates during examinations remain in full force until this announcement is made.

Policies

20. Candidates are expected to make appropriate judgements about their fitness to attend an examination and must accept the outcome of their choices. Therefore, in the event that

    1. a candidate begins but does not complete an examination, the candidate is considered to have been present, and the examination will be graded. A make-up examination will not be permitted.
    2. a candidate completes an examination, the examination will be graded and, there will be no opportunity to re-write the examination.

    If candidates believe that there were extenuating circumstances affecting their performance, a petition with supporting documentation may be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Such petitions will be kept on file until the Board of Examiners meets to approve final grades and to discuss candidates who are in academic difficulty.

Offences

21. It is an academic offence for candidates to access and/or utilize unauthorized materials, unauthorized software, and/or electronic devices (not including the computer being used for the examination) during an examination. Candidates who assist or obtain assistance from other candidates or from any unauthorized source are liable to penalties under the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters, including the loss of academic credit, suspension or expulsion from the University.

    Should an alleged academic offence occur the following steps, as applicable, will be taken:

    1. The Presiding Officer will be informed of the incident.
    2. The Presiding Officer will immediately collect all evidence and the examination materials to that point, note the time and sign both the evidence and the examination materials, and have these witnessed by one of the invigilators.
    3. The candidate will then be given new examination materials and allowed to proceed with the examination.
    4. Should the candidate require the confiscated written paper for reference to continue, this may be done under the direct supervision of the Presiding Officer.

Unforeseen Circumstances

22. In the event of unforeseen or unregulated incidents arising before, during or immediately after the examination, the Presiding Officer is authorized to make decisions at his or her discretion, which will, however, be subject to review.

    The University is not responsible for personal property left in examination rooms.
     

Awards and Financial Assistance

Policy on Student Financial Support

The financial support programs of the University of Toronto are designed to guarantee that students have access to the resources necessary to meet their needs as calculated by the Ontario Student Assistance Plan (OSAP) needs assessment.  This commitment is based on the assumption that Canadian citizens/Permanent Residents/protected persons (recognized convention refugees) will first access the government aid for which they are eligible.

For students in second-entry programs (such as the Doctor of Pharmacy program), need unmet by OSAP (or equivalent assistance from other provinces or First Nations) should be met through a mix of grants and institutionally-negotiated loans.

International students must demonstrate that they have sufficient resources to meet their financial needs in order to qualify for a study permit. They are not eligible for the University’s guarantee offered to domestic students.

Students who are ineligible for government support for reasons such as disqualifying credit histories are not eligible for the University of Toronto guarantee, but will be assessed on request on a case-by-case basis to determine the level of support that it is appropriate and feasible for the University to provide.

Government Financial Aid

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) provides need based financial assistance to Ontario residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons (recognized convention refugees). Students in course loads of sixty per cent or greater are considered for both federal and provincial interest-free student loans to assist with educational and living expenses. OSAP applications are available through the OSAP website (https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program).  

Students from other Canadian provinces/territories should apply through their home province. Links to provincial web sites for applications are available at https://future.utoronto.ca/finances/financial-aid/osap-and-other-government-aid/.  

It is recommended that returning students apply for government financial aid by May 31 and new students by June 15.

University of Toronto Work-Study Program

This program provides on-campus part-time employment to students. For information refer to https://future.utoronto.ca/finances/financial-aid/work-study-program/.

Bursary for Students with Disabilities 

Non-repayable assistance is available from the federal and provincial governments for OSAP recipients who have special educational expenses as a result of a disability. Information and applications are available from Enrolment Services. For more information refer to https://future.utoronto.ca/finances/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-students-with-disabilities/. 

Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

In accordance with the Policy on Student Awards established in the University of Toronto, June 1986, students should note that the first charge against any undergraduate monetary award shall be outstanding tuition and incidental fees, service charges and other debts due to the University, unless otherwise determined by Enrolment Services in consultation with Student Accounts. In-course scholarships are normally credited to fees upon registration the following September.

Students who carry a lesser course load than those in their year shall not be eligible for merit-based awards, except where they pertain to performance in individual course(s). They are, however, given equal opportunity for bursary funds.

Recipients of merit-based awards will be selected based on the final grade and grade point average information that is available at the time of the relevant Awards Committee meeting. Also, students must be cleared to proceed to the next year of the program to be considered for merit-based awards.

In those cases where the amount of the award is not payable from income earned on an endowed fund, payment will be dependent upon the receipt of the amount of the annual award from the donor.

Loans

Scotiabank offers the Scotia Professional Student Plan to pharmacy students. This program gives students access to a line of credit at a preferred rate of interest. This is an important source of support for students who have financial need beyond the amounts available through OSAP (or other government aid). Information on the Scotia Professional Student Plan can be found on the Scotiabank website (https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/small-business/business-banking/industries/student-professionals.html).

Most lending institutions offer lines of credit to students. You may contact your financial institution to obtain information on their offerings.

Boundless Promise

Established in 2013, the Boundless Promise Program provides valuable financial assistance to students in need.  Drawn from the University of Toronto’s operating funds, awards and bursaries established by donors under this program are matched dollar for dollar by the University, doubling both the donation and the impact it has on students in need of financial assistance. The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy has nine awards under the Boundless Promise Program:

Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy Class of 7T5 Award
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of their graduation from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, the Class of 7T5 established an award to be presented annually to a full-time undergraduate student on the basis of financial need. 

The Class of 7T8 Award
In celebration of the 35th anniversary of their graduation from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, the Class of 7T8 established an award to be presented annually to a pharmacy student in financial need.

Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy Class of 9T1 Award
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of their graduation from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, the Class of 9T1 established an award to be presented annually to a full-time undergraduate student on the basis of financial need.

Erwin Bonivart Bursary
Erwin Bonivart was born and raised in Hungary, where he trained as a pharmacist before coming to Canada.  He completed his re-certification at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Pharmacy.  He credits U of T with allowing him to pursue a rewarding career doing what he loved.  Mr. Bonivart established this bursary, which is awarded to full-time undergraduate students at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy on the basis of financial need.

Roger G. Daher Bursary
Roger G. Daher is a 1989 graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program at the University of Toronto. He has worked in the pharmacy industry for 32 years and has been a licensed pharmacist for 27+ years. Currently he is the owner/partner of eleven pharmacies in Ontario. Mr. Daher established this bursary which is to be given to full-time undergraduate students at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy on the basis of financial need.

Elliott Family Award
Christine Elliott graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1991.  She has worked in community pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry and as a drug information pharmacist.  She is an advocate for lifelong learning.  Ms. Elliott established this award, which is given to full-time undergraduate students at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy on the basis of financial need.

Wayne and Lois Hindmarsh Bursary
Dr. Wayne Hindmarsh was Dean of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy from 1998 to 2009. Dr. Hindmarsh and his wife Lois established this bursary to support a pharmacy student in financial need.

Kim Lien and Nghia Truong Bursary
Kim Lien and Dr. Nghia Truong have established a bursary which will be awarded to full-time undergraduate students at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy on the basis of financial need.

Truongs Family Bursary
The Truong family (Kim Lien and Nghia, both special students at the Faculty of Pharmacy in the 1970’s, and their daughters Kalena [Class of 1T1] and Alyssa [Class of 1T4]) established this bursary to be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, on the basis of financial need.

Faculty Awards

Admission Awards

Chinese Canadian Pharmacists’ Association (Ontario) Entrance Scholarship
The Chinese Canadian Pharmacists’ Association (Ontario) offer a scholarship to a student who is accepted into the entry-to-practice PharmD program with high academic achievement who has not received another entrance scholarship.

Dr. Richard Owen Davies Memorial Award
Dr. Richard Owen Davies was born in Brantford, Ontario, and was the first in his family to attend university.  He earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Masters in Pharmacology, a Medical Degree and a Doctorate in Pharmacology, all from the University of Toronto.  After graduation, he completed a residency in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and then entered the pharmaceutical industry.  He had a successful career spanning Canada and the United States, working in several major pharmaceutical companies, bringing many life changing and saving medicines to people in need.  As a result of his hard work at the University of Toronto and in industry, Dr. Davies was able to make a difference in the world in which we live today.  The Dr. Richard Owen Davies Memorial Award was established to honour his work.  It will be awarded to a student entering the pharmacy undergraduate program who self-identifies as the first in their immediate family to attend university.  In the event that multiple students are eligible to receive this award, the student with the highest admission index will be the successful recipient.  The student may also qualify for financial assistance.  The award will not be given if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Dean’s Admission Scholarships
The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy established these scholarships to be awarded to up to two candidates for admission to the undergraduate program with the highest admission index scores.

Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals (Ontario) Education Foundation Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship, established by the Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals (Ontario) Education Foundation, is awarded to a student who obtains the highest admission index and has not won an admission award of greater value.

Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty and Staff Undergraduate Award for Black and Indigenous Students
Faculty and staff of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy created this award to encourage more Black and Indigenous students to pursue a pharmacy education at the University of Toronto.  It will be given to one or more self-identified Black or Indigenous student(s) entering Year 1 of the undergraduate pharmacy program who have the highest admission index.  The award will not be given if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Merck Canada Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to the student entering the undergraduate program who obtains the highest admission index and has not won an entrance award of greater value.

Nathan Moses Entrance Scholarship
Nathan Moses was a 1946 graduate of the Faculty of Pharmacy and owned a pharmacy in Forest Hill Village in Toronto. This scholarship will be awarded to the student entering the undergraduate program who obtains the highest admission index and has not won an award of greater value.

Pharmacy Admission Scholarships
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto has established admission scholarships in the Faculty of Pharmacy to be awarded on the basis of the admission index.

Arthur A. Shapiro Memorial Award
The Estate of Arthur A. Shapiro, Class of 3T7, has provided this scholarship to be awarded to the student who obtains the highest admission index and has not won an award of greater value.

Ian Stewart/Shoppers Drug Mart Award for Black Pharmacy Students
Ian Stewart graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree.  From there, he embarked on a career in retail pharmacy, first as a Pharmacist/Pharmacy Manager and then as a Pharmacist/Franchise Owner for Shoppers Drug Mart.  Active in the profession and the community, Ian served on the Board of Directors of numerous industry associations, organizations and not-for-profits.  Shoppers Drug Mart chose to fund this award in conjunction with Mr. Stewart to recognize his exemplary support of black pharmacy students and to ensure more black students can pursue a career in pharmacy.  The Ian Stewart/Shoppers Drug Mart Award for Black Pharmacy Students is awarded to one or more self-identified, deserving black student(s) entering Year 1 of the undergraduate program at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, based on financial need and demonstrated community/volunteer involvement prior to entering the Faculty.

Colonel F.A. Tilston Admission Scholarship
The late Colonel F.A. Tilston established admission scholarships for students entering First Year Pharmacy, with the highest admission index, and who have not won an admission award of greater value. One of these scholarships will be awarded to an Indigenous student. Colonel Tilston was a 1929 Pharmacy graduate and retired president and chief executive officer of Sterling Drug Ltd. He was the first University of Toronto graduate (and the 9th Canadian) to receive the Victoria Cross, the highest Commonwealth award of wartime honour in World War II.

William James Toth Pharmacy Memorial Scholarship
The William James Toth Pharmacy Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student from Brant County entering First year in the Faculty of Pharmacy. If there are no candidates, the award will be forfeited until the following year.

Shoppers Drug Mart Scholarships for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The Shoppers Drug Mart Scholarships for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion awarded to twelve (12) domestic students entering the first year of the undergraduate program at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy who self-identify as Black or Indigenous and/or were educated in cities or towns located a minimum of 80kms from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, and excluding Ottawa, Kitchener and Waterloo. Preference will be given first to students who self-identify as Black and Indigenous.

Undergraduate Pharmacy Society Leadership Entrance Scholarship
The Undergraduate Pharmacy Society (UPS) is the student governing council which supports the academic, social, athletic and professional activities of the undergraduate students at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. This scholarship was established by the members of the 2016-17 UPS Council to support and encourage leadership in the profession. It is awarded to a student entering Year 1 of the PharmD program based on demonstrated leadership and potential to contribute to the Faculty and to the Pharmacy profession. The recipient must not have already received an entrance scholarship, and this scholarship will not be awarded if a suitable recipient is not identified.

War Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship from the graduates of the Ontario College of Pharmacy is awarded to the student who is accepted into the program with the highest admission index.

David White Entrance Scholarship
David White was the Assistant Dean, Advancement and Alumni Relations, at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy from 2007 to 2017. He established this scholarship to recognize the student entering the undergraduate program who obtains the highest admission index and has not received an entrance award of greater value.

Ravi and Joanne Deshpande Entrance Award
This scholarship is awarded annually to a student entering the undergraduate program at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy with the highest admission index and who also graduated from high school in Ontario in a town with less than 80,000 people.

Rho Pi Phi Fraternity Entrance Scholarship
The Rho Pi Phi Sidney Faibish Memorial Entrance Scholarship will be awarded to the student entering the undergraduate pharmacy program who obtains the highest admissions index and has not won an award of equal or greater value.

Arlene Leder (Halpern) Memorial Scholarship in Pharmacy
To be awarded to a student entering the undergraduate program who has obtained the highest admission index and has not received an admission award of greater value.

General Awards 

Artemis Diamantouros Memorial Award
This award was established in loving memory of Dr. Artemis Diamantouros by her family, friends and colleagues. Over an academic and professional career that spanned more than 20 years at the University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Artemis provided leadership and mentoring to countless students and pharmacists through her teaching, preceptorship, and participation on professional committees. Her research in continuing professional education, pharmacy practice, knowledge translation, and her volunteership in various professional organizations fostered expanded pharmacy practice, improved patient care, and intraprofessional collaboration. In addition to her professional achievements, Artemis’ greatest attributes were her ability to motivate and inspire colleagues and mentor students to go above and beyond the call of duty. Her compassion and personal warmth towards her patients, co-workers, and students made her someone to aspire to be professionally and personally. The Artemis Diamantouros Memorial Award will be given to a student in Year 2, 3 or 4 of the undergraduate program who demonstrates outstanding leadership contributions to the pharmacy profession and inspires others to do the same. The recipient must have achieved a minimum academic standing of Second Class Honours (if enrolled in Years 2 or 3) or at least a Pass standing in all courses (if enrolled in Year 4). The recipient must also be eligible for financial assistance. No student may be the recipient of this award more than once. The award will not be given if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Paul G. Halligan Faculty of Pharmacy Spirit Award
Classmates (8T5) and friends of the late Paul G. Halligan have established this award in his honour. The award will be presented to a deserving undergraduate student who holds an official student governing position, has played intramural sports in the year of the award, exemplifies high leadership qualities and contributes greatly to the spirit of the student body at the Faculty of Pharmacy.

K. Wayne Hindmarsh Award of Excellence
This award, established in honour of K. Wayne Hindmarsh, Dean of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy from 1998 to 2009, is awarded to a student who shows outstanding achievement in the areas in which Dr. Hindmarsh excelled – leadership, academics and the advancement of the pharmacy profession. The recipient must be enrolled in the first, second or third year of the undergraduate program, must have a Grade Point Average of 3.50 or higher in the year of application, and must be eligible for financial assistance under the OTSS guidelines. No student may be the recipient of this award more than once. The award will not be given if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Jennifer Houwer (Kadwell) and Holly Pietowski (MacDonald) Memorial Award
Jennifer Houwer (Kadwell) received the degree of BScPhm from the University of Toronto in 2011. She suffered from Hodgkin’s lymphoma throughout most of her studies at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and succumbed to the disease in 2012. Holly Pietowski (MacDonald) entered the BScPhm program in 2007. She was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2010 and passed away in 2011 before completing the program. The family and friends of Jennifer Houwer (Kadwell) and Holly Pietowski (MacDonald) established an award in their memory. It is given to a student in the undergraduate program who demonstrates exceptional vision and outstanding leadership through volunteer service to the community (outside of the Faculty, but within the University), has played on at least one intramural sports team and has a cumulative GPA of at least 2.70. Students are only eligible to receive this award once.

Khalsa Humanitarian Award
Manjit Hansra received the degree of BScPhm from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy in 2003. He volunteered in the community during his time as a student at the Faculty and while working abroad as a community pharmacist. He also instilled the concept of SEVA by coordinating team-building volunteer activities with his management team. He has established this award to promote the concept of SEVA, or ‘selfless service’: a giving back to the community and serving those who need a helping hand, which allows us to uplift society as a whole and to see the entire human race as one. The Khalsa Humanitarian Award will be given to a student, in any year of the undergraduate program, who has demonstrated community involvement and volunteer service. No student may receive the award more than once. The award will not be given if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Horace David McCord Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the late Horace David McCord to be awarded to students who originally were educated in the Ottawa Valley, and who have high academic standing in the entry-to- practice PharmD program.

My Future Forward Award
The My Future Forward Award was established by Doris Nessim, who completed her undergraduate studies at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, and her post-graduate studies at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE).  She established this award to "motivate students to stay focused in striving forward to achieve their future role as a pharmacist practitioner.  It also provides an opportunity to give back."  This award is also a tribute to Ms. Nessim's parents, whom she wishes to recognize for their outstanding guidance and mentorship in support of her aspirations in Pharmacy practice.  By following their example, and with their support, Ms. Nessim has provided leadership, education and research in areas related to the role of pharmacists within the health-care team and the broader health-care system.  She has worked collaboratively with intra- and interprofessional colleagues to improve transitions in patient care and home care to deploy digital technologies for the benefit of patients and the betterment of safe medication practices across the continuum of health care. Through mentorship, volunteering with professional and charitable organizations and the exchange of knowledge, she has strived to improve access to care and services, especially for vulnerable populations.  The My Future Forward Award will be given to one student in Year 2, 3 or 4 of the undergraduate program.  The recipient will be a student who demonstrates a strong commitment to the health and welfare of patients through pharmacy practice, and an ability to collaborate and inspire others through their leadership contributions and community engagement work, especially in the areas of care for the elderly, underprivileged or most vulnerable.  No student may receive this award more than once.  The award will not be given if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Rexall Award for Black and Indigenous Students
With a heritage dating back over a century, Rexall is a leading drugstore operator with a dynamic history of innovation and growth, dedicated to caring for Canadians' health ... one person at a time.  Their commitment to helping Canadian families and communities guides them as they look to the future to increase access to convenient, quality healthcare and products.  Rexall is equally committed to supporting students to realize their full potential.  As such, they established the Rexall Award for Black and Indigenous Students.  It will be awarded to one self-identified Black or Indigenous undergraduate student in Year 2, 3 or 4 on the basis of financial need and how the student exemplifies Rexall's values of Integrity, Customer-First, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.  The award will not be given if a suitable candidate is not identified. 

Kenny Tan Award
Kenny Tan graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1998. He is a community pharmacist who prides himself on being an educator and a mentor. He has been an ongoing contributing member of the Faculty in the capacity of a mentor to First year pharmacy students, preceptor to SPEP and APPE students as well as a lecturer in both Experiential and Medication Therapy Management courses. As an undergraduate student at the Faculty, Kenny held positions on the Executive Committee of the Undergraduate Pharmacy Society for three years. He was the recipient of the Walton Award after his Third year and received a Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award in Fourth year. Kenny has always believed that it is important to be a well-rounded individual and that students maintain a good balance in their social, athletic and academic life. Kenny established this award to reflect this. The Kenny Tan Award will be given annually to a student in Year 1, a student in Year 2, and a student in Year 3 of the undergraduate pharmacy program who has a minimum academic standing of Second Class Honours and has accumulated the most UPS points for their cohort in the year of the award.

OnPharm-United Scholarship for Entrepreneurship
Will be awarded annually to the winner of the Faculty’s Annual Business Plan competition.

American College of Apothecaries Award
The Ontario branch of the American College of Apothecaries has established an award for the student who has the best overall performance in the patient counselling competition.

First Year Awards 

E.E. Binder Memorial Prize
This prize, presented by Mrs. E.E. Binder, is awarded to a First Year student obtaining high academic achievement.

Dr. Heather Boon Scholarship
Heather Boon is a graduate (9T1) of the BScPhm program at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto; she completed her PhD at the University of Toronto in 1996. After completing a post-doctoral fellowship at Western University, she returned to U of T, first working in the Faculty of Medicine from 1998 to 2000. In 2001, she returned to the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy where her primary research interests are the safety and efficacy of natural health products as well as complementary/alternative medicine regulation and policy issues. She is a Full Professor at the Faculty and has served as the Associate Dean for Graduate Education. She was the interim Dean of the Faculty from 2013 to 2014 and Dean from 2014 to 2018. The Dr. Heather Boon Scholarship is awarded to a First Year student obtaining high academic achievement.

Joseph Charendoff Scholarship
A bequest by the late Joseph Charendoff, a graduate of the Class of 5T3, has provided for a scholarship to be awarded to a First Year student obtaining high academic achievement.

C. Leroy Coultis Scholarship
The C. Leroy Coultis Scholarship was given by the late Mr. C. Leroy Coultis to be awarded to a First Year student obtaining high academic achievement.

Lou Grainer Award
On the occasion of Mr. Grainer’s 75th birthday and in recognition of his contribution to the profession of pharmacy, an award has been established for a student who obtains the highest standing at the annual examinations of the First Year, and who has not won an award of greater value.

Wilfred Isaacson Scholarship
In recognition of Mr. Wilfred Isaacson’s contribution to the profession of pharmacy, his family and friends have established a scholarship to be awarded to a student who obtains the highest standing at the annual examinations of the First Year, and who has not won an award of greater value.

William Stanley Meeker Memorial Book Prize
In memory of Mr. William Stanley Meeker, who practised community pharmacy during his lifetime, a capital donation was made by Mrs. Edith Meeker, Professor Josephine P. Meeker, and others. The annual income, for the purchase of textbooks, will be awarded to a First Year student obtaining high academic achievement.

Ostrom and Pauley Scholarship
The Estate of Marjorie Grace Pauley has provided for a scholarship to be awarded to a student who obtains the highest standing in First Class Honours, and who has won no award of greater value.

George I. Puro Memorial Award
The George I. Puro Memorial Award is awarded to a First Year student obtaining high academic achievement.

Joseph Senelnick Rho Pi Phi Memorial Prize
Nu Chapter of the Rho Pi Phi Fraternity established the Joseph Senelnick Rho Pi Phi Memorial Prize to be awarded to a First Year student obtaining high academic achievement.

Flora M. Ward Scholarship
This award has been established through the generosity of Flora M. Ward, a long-time staff member originally with the Ontario College of Pharmacy and subsequently with the Faculty. Ms. Ward served as Faculty Secretary from 1959 to 1973. The scholarship is awarded to a First Year student in recognition of academic excellence who has not received an award of greater value. The Annual Grade Point Average will be used to determine the recipient.
 

Bursaries

Mary Asquith Fund
The Mary Asquith Fund is awarded to a student in any year of the undergraduate program in the Faculty of Pharmacy, based on financial need.

Brusatin and Nagao Bursary
Giovanna (Brusatin) Nagao and Jack Nagao, both graduates of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto, established this entrance bursary to assist full-time undergraduate students from Ontario. The Brusatin and Nagao Bursary is awarded to one or more students entering Year 1 of the undergraduate pharmacy program who have not completed a prior degree upon admission.

Professor Zubin Austin Award
Zubin Austin has been either a teacher or a student at the University of Toronto continuously since 1984, earning two bachelors’ degrees, three masters’ degrees and a PhD during this time. Since 1994, he has worked full time at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and most recently as Professor and inaugural holder of the Ontario College of Pharmacists Professorship in Pharmacy Practice Research. The Professor Zubin Austin Award is awarded to a student in any year of the professional program who is in financial need and resides the furthest distance away in Canada from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. Students are eligible to receive this award only once during their studies at the Faculty.

Edward E. Barber Award
Edward E. Barber established this award in recognition of the unselfish contribution Leslie G. Henderson made to the advancement of the profession of pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Canada. This bursary is to be awarded to students demonstrating financial need.

Herbert R. Binder/Shoppers Drug Mart Bursaries for Experiential Placements
As a tribute to Herbert R. Binder upon his retirement from Shoppers Drug Mart in February 2001, executives, suppliers and associates of the company pledged donations to establish the Herbert R. Binder/ Shoppers Drug Mart Bursaries for Experiential Placements. These bursaries will be awarded to eight (8) 4th year students (~$2,000 each) in the undergraduate program at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy with the highest admissions index, accepting Advanced Practice Pharmacy Experience (APPEs) placements located 80kms or farther from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy located at 144 College St., excluding placements in Ottawa, Kitchener and Waterloo. Preference will be given to students accepting a placement at a Shoppers Drug Mart location.

Cirocco Bursary
Virginia Cirocco is a graduate of the Faculty of Pharmacy and recently stepped down as Executive Vice-President, Pharmacy at Shoppers Drug Mart. This bursary has been established not only to assist students in financial need, but also to acknowledge and reward achievement in an area of study that will lead students to become successful and innovative community practice pharmacists. The Cirocco Bursary is awarded to students in the Third Year of the undergraduate program on the basis of financial need who have achieved the highest standing in PHM215H1 Management: Skills, Communication and Collaboration.

Ben Cohen Bursary Fund
The Ben Cohen Bursary Fund provides financial support to students demonstrating financial need who are registered in any year of the undergraduate program.

Dean’s Award
The Dean’s Award was established through the net proceeds of the 2006 Pharmacy Golf Classic Tournament and by subsequent event proceeds and other contributions. The Pharmacy Golf Classic was a tournament, which brought together members of the Faculty (including student representatives) with representatives from the pharmaceutical industry and the pharmacy community for the purpose of raising funds to support students. The Dean’s Award will be awarded to undergraduate students on the basis of financial need.

Yahya Farag Bursary
Yahya Farag established a bursary in gratitude for the support he received while a student at the Faculty of Pharmacy. The bursary will be awarded to a Year 2 student on the basis of financial need who achieved high academic standing in the course PHM141H1.

Philip Feldberg Award
Philip Feldberg was a 1969 graduate of the Faculty’s BScPhm program. He founded Medico Pharmacy in 1970 and built the company into one of the largest multi-level support pharmacies for long-term care facilities in the Greater Toronto Area. Mr. Feldberg passed away in April 2005, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. In his will, he provided a gift to establish a bursary which is awarded to undergraduate students on the basis of financial need.

Nathan and Ethel Gotfrid Scholarship
A bequest by the late Ethel Gotfrid, in memory of her husband Nathan, has provided for a scholarship to be awarded to a student demonstrating financial need.

Barry Haberman Retirement Bursary
This bursary has been established by Mr. Haberman’s aunt, Enid Cohen Lichter, in honour of his retirement in 2000. After graduating from the Faculty in 1953, Mr. Haberman practised in community pharmacy for over forty-five years. This award will be allocated to a student in any year of the undergraduate pharmacy program who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student interested in pursuing community pharmacy.

Ron Harris Bursary
The North Bay and District Pharmacists’ Association have established a bursary in memory of Ron Harris, a local pharmacist. This bursary will be awarded to a deserving and needy student, preferably from Northern Ontario.

John Christie Higgins Bursary
The John Christie Higgins Bursary is awarded to a student, or students, in any year of the undergraduate program in the Faculty of Pharmacy, based on financial need.

Dean F. Norman Hughes Award
This award has been established in honour of F. Norman Hughes, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy from 1953 to 1973. The award will be given to a student registered in Fourth Year, who demonstrates the greatest financial need. The recipient may not receive an award of equal or greater value in the same academic year.

John Dalziel Johnson Memorial Award
A bequest by the late John Dalziel Johnson, who graduated from the Ontario College of Pharmacists in 1931, provided for an award for students in the undergraduate program who demonstrate financial need.

Sidney & Elaine Kadish Bursary
Sidney Kadish (Class of 5T7) and friends established this award to help students from Northern Ontario pursue a career in pharmacy with the intent that this may inspire the recipients to practice pharmacy in Northern Ontario. Therefore, the bursary will be awarded to undergraduate students from Northern Ontario (i.e., from North Bay, or villages, towns or cities north of North Bay), who demonstrate financial need.  It will also be given to assist students with any additional expenses associated with completing experiential rotations in Northern Ontario.

May Kong Memorial Bursary
The Class of 9T4 and faculty have established a bursary in memory of their classmate and friend, to show their respect and admiration of her courage. This bursary will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Albert and Evelyn Krakauer Award
The Albert and Evelyn Krakauer Award will be awarded to undergraduate students on the basis of financial need and who have achieved First Class Honours in the Practice Management Course.

Ladies Auxiliary Fund, Hamilton
The Ladies Auxiliary Fund, Hamilton is awarded to a student in any year of the undergraduate program in the Faculty of Pharmacy, based on financial need.

Ladies Auxiliary Student Fund
The Ladies Auxiliary Student Fund is awarded to a student in any year of the undergraduate program in the Faculty of Pharmacy, based on financial need.

David Lang Memorial Bursaries
The David Lang Bursaries consist of two awards; each award given to a deserving student who is entering the final year of the undergraduate program. Mrs. Anna Lang established a bursary in memory of her late husband. Ms. Karen Lang established a similar bursary in memory of her late father. Both recipients will be selected on the basis of financial need.

Janice Lawrie Memorial Bursary
This award has been established by the friends and family of Janice Lawrie (Class of 8T9) in memory of her dedication to the profession. The bursary will be given to a student in Third or Fourth Year of the undergraduate program, who is from the Barrie/Orillia area, and who demonstrates financial need.

Lightstone and Hainsworth Bursary
Richard Hainsworth is a graduate of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto (Class of 5T7). This bursary will be awarded to a minimum of two students in Year 4 of the undergraduate program on the basis of financial need, who have achieved First Class Honours in Year 3 of the undergraduate program.

Maxwell Joel and Joseph Litchen Memorial Bursary
To be awarded to two students who demonstrate financial need. One award to be given to a student entering Third Year and one award to be given to a student entering Fourth Year.

London and District Pharmacists’ Association Bursary
The London and District Pharmacists’ Association offer this award to two students, preferably in First Year, who graduated from a secondary school in Middlesex, Elgin or Oxford county, and who have demonstrated financial need. No student can receive the award more than once.

Grace Mak Award
Family and friends established this award to honour Grace Mak. She was a 1998 graduate of the Faculty and pursued a career in community pharmacy in Orillia. Grace had an excellent rapport with her clients and treated each with dignity and respect. She had a passion for life and for people. The Grace Mak Award will be awarded to students demonstrating financial need who are registered in any year of the undergraduate program.

Dinah Mancini (Skaistys) Bursary
The late Dinah Mancini (Skaistys) graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Pharmacy in 1979. After graduation, Dinah returned to her home in Grimsby, Ontario and practiced her profession for more than 30 years, primarily with Shoppers Drug Mart. To honour Dinah’s memory and dedication to her profession, her family and friends have established the Dinah Mancini (Skaistys) Bursary, which is awarded to a student in Year 3 of the undergraduate program on the basis of financial need, who is a graduate of a high school in the Niagara Peninsula. If there is not a student from Year 3 that meets the bursary conditions, a student will be selected from Year 2 of the undergraduate program. If the criteria are still unmet, the geographic region will be extended to the Hamilton/Burlington area.

Frank Rogers Marmoraton Memorial Award
This bursary has been established through a generous endowment from Ross A. Rogers, in memory of his father, Frank Rogers. Two recipients will be identified annually who demonstrate financial need: to one student who will have enrolled in Second Year and to a second student who will have enrolled in Third Year of the undergraduate Pharmacy program.

Nellie Adams Martin Bursary
The CSL Group Inc. have established this bursary to be awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need.

T.F. “Jock” McCrossan Memorial Award
This award has been established by the family of Thomas Frederick “Jock” McCrossan in memory of his years of service to the staff and students of the Faculty of Pharmacy. “Jock” was a valued member of the faculty staff; his friendly and helpful manner endeared him to all who came in contact with him. The award will be allocated to one student enrolled in each of Years 1, 2 and 3, and to four students enrolled in Year 4. Recipients must have achieved at least Second Class Honours.

Gordon Murray Award
The family of Gordon Murray established this award in his honour. Mr. Murray graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1973. He was a member of the Canadian Society for Hospital Pharmacists, Ontario Branch, from 1972 until the time of his death, serving as President from 1993 to 1994. Among his many other accomplishments, he served as Chairman of the Association of Directors of Pharmacy, Metro Toronto Hospitals, in 1989, and was a Council Member for the Ontario College of Pharmacists from 1998 to 2000. He also made numerous presentations to community groups on medication use and safety, and both organized and delivered presentations at educational sessions for pharmacists. The Gordon Murray Award will be awarded to students demonstrating financial need who are registered in any year of the undergraduate program.

Edwin H. Nelson Memorial Fund
The Edwin H. Nelson Memorial Fund was given by the late Mr. Lemuel W. Famulener to aid students of special ability and of high character, who demonstrate financial need, to obtain an education.

Kan Hoi Herrick Ngan Pharmacy Award
Mrs. Sue Ngan established a bursary in memory of her late husband, Mr. Kan Ngan (Class of 7T1), to honour his passion for pharmacy and to help deserving pharmacy students pursue their studies. The Kan Hoi Herrick Ngan Pharmacy Award will be awarded to one full-time undergraduate student in any year of study at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy on the basis of financial need.

Reaching for Equity Bursary
Dr. Jonathan E. Hunchuck established this award to support Black and Indigenous students at the faculty for whom making education more welcoming and accessible is important. To be awarded to one self-identified Black or Indigenous student enrolled in Year 1 of the undergraduate pharmacy program who has demonstrated financial need.

Robert Bruce Otto Bursary
The estate of Edna FitzPatrick Otto, in memory of her late husband Robert Bruce Otto, provides this award to a student who demonstrates financial need. Eligible recipients should preferably have come from a small town, village or rural municipality in Electoral District #2 [Counties of Durham, Frontenac, Haliburton, Hastings, Lennox and Addington, Northumberland, Peterborough, Prince Edward, and Victoria].

Anna M. Pearson Bursary
The Anna M. Pearson Bursary was established by the late Mr. Fred Pearson to provide aid to deserving undergraduates in pharmacy who have a good scholastic record.

Pharmacy GRADitude Bursary
The Pharmacy GRADitude Bursary will be awarded to an undergraduate pharmacy student registered in Year 4 of the program who demonstrates financial need. The recipient must have been involved in UPS or Class Council while registered in Year 3.

Tricia Ramsumair/Pharmacy Class of 9T9 Award
The Class of 9T9 has established this award to commemorate the life of Tricia Ramsumair. Tricia’s cheerful disposition and quiet kindness has left a lasting impression on her classmates. This bursary will be awarded to a Third Year student on the basis of financial need.

Ernest Martin “Cappy” Rix Award
Dr. Donald B. Rix has established this award in honour of his father, Ernest Martin “Cappy” Rix, a graduate of the Class of 2T7. This bursary will be awarded to Second Year students who demonstrate financial need.

Pharmacy Annual Fund Grant
Pharmacy Annual Fund Grant provides financial support to students enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program, at the Faculty of Pharmacy, who demonstrate financial need.

Shaping Student Life and Learning Fund
Established by multiple annual donors, the SSLL Fund is awarded to student(s) and/or official student societies in both the undergraduate and graduate programs for activities and initiatives that enhance the student experience beyond the classroom.

Allan Martin Starkman Memorial Bursary
Mrs. Catherine Starkman has established a bursary in memory of her late husband to be awarded to a deserving student who is entering the final year of the undergraduate program. The recipient will be selected on the basis of financial need.

Vi Stringer Memorial Bursary
The friends of Vi Stringer have established this bursary in her memory, to be awarded to a deserving student in any year of the undergraduate program who has demonstrated financial need.

Bev Sweezey Experiential Bursary
This bursary was established by Andrea Sweezey (Cameron), Associate Professor Emeritus, Teaching Stream, at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. Bev Sweezey was Andrea Sweezey's aunt, who graduated from the University of Toronto with a BScPhm degree in 1953. Ms. Bev Sweezey practiced as a dedicated community pharmacist for many years, in various rural Eastern Ontario towns, as well as in Kingston and Toronto. She was known for her interest in helping the elderly and for being very supportive of new learners on their path to becoming the next generation of pharmacists. The Bev Sweezey Experiential Bursary is awarded to a student in Year 4 of the Professional Program embarking on their Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiential rotations who is in financial need.

Teva Canada Bursary
The Teva Canada Bursary was established at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy through a donation from Teva Canada Limited to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their operations in Canada and their formal name change from Teva Novopharm to Teva Canada. This bursary is awarded to a student in any year of the undergraduate program on the basis of financial need.

Helen M. Walton Bursary
Helen M. Walton joined the Ontario College of Pharmacy in 1941. Her role was initially a dual one – that of secretary to the academic staff including the Dean, as well as librarian of the College. In 1953, when the College became the Faculty of Pharmacy, she was primarily Secretary to the Dean. In 1973, she became the Faculty Secretary and through her dealings with students, she had opportunity to witness the impact of financial assistance. She established the Helen M. Walton Bursary to help pharmacy students pursue their studies. This bursary will be awarded to students on the basis of financial need.

WatChing Bursary
Martina (Ching) Siu and Isaac Wat are graduates of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Class of 9T3.  To express their gratitude for the many opportunities in their life journeys since graduation and to celebrate their lifelong friendship, they established an award to help pharmacy students pursue their studies.  The WatChing Bursary will be awarded to one full-time undergraduate student in any year of study at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy on the basis of financial need.

Jocelyn Whalen Award
A proud alumnus of the class of Pharmacy 8T3, Jocelyn Whalen, is a valued classmate, friend, colleague and dedicated patient care provider. Jocelyn is one-of-a kind and never changed. She is as kind, as honest, as quiet, as gentle, as ethical, as unassuming, and as caring now as she was the first day members of her class met her at the Faculty in 1979. Her dedication to the profession of pharmacy has benefitted her patients daily for over 25 years as she cared for them and her community. The Class of 8T3, friends & family (led by Jane Mulvahill and Kathryn Kerr 8T4) are establishing this endowed student award in recognition of Jocelyn's outstanding contributions to both her community and the profession of pharmacy, to support undergraduate students in financial need.

Douglas Wingfield Memorial Bursary
This award was established through a bequest from Douglas Wingfield, a 1956 graduate of the Faculty of Pharmacy. The Douglas Wingfield Memorial Bursary will be awarded to undergraduate students on the basis of financial need.

Selene Wong Memorial Bursary
The Class of 9T5 has established a bursary in memory of their classmate, to be awarded to a Second Year student based on financial need. The recipient will also have participated in social and athletic activities, served on class council or faculty committees, and made a meaningful contribution to the class spirit.

Neil and Merda Wood Bursary
The Neil and Merda Wood Bursary will be awarded to a student in the First Year of the undergraduate program on the basis of financial need and who obtains a high admission index.

Allan A. Harris (5T5) Bursary
The Allan A. Harris (5T5) is to be award to one student in any year of the undergraduate pharmacy program on the basis of financial need. Preference may be given to a student from Essex County in the province of Ontario.

Wayne and Huguette Burns Undergraduate Bursary for Pharmacy Students
The undergraduate bursary will be awarded to one or more students in the undergraduate pharmacy program with demonstrated financial need.

Doctor of Pharmacy (3-year) Program Description, Admission and Completion Requirements