Pre-professional Program for Pharmacy
Contact:
Warren Elgersma
Chairperson
Program Information
E-mail: inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Two Year Pre-Professional Program
For the most current university program and transfer information, see Planning Guides in Academic Advising
Related Careers
- retail pharmacies
- hospital pharmacies
- non-hospital health care services
- government agencies
- pharmaceutical industry including drug inspection and research, pharmaceutical marketing and sales, and administration.
The Program
The Pre-Pharmacy program is the first two years of a Bachelor of Science program tailored to meet the admission requirements to BSc Pharmacy in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Alberta.
Program Admission Features
Admission to BSc Pharmacy requires completion of a minimum of one year of pre-professional course work and a high grade point average. Admission to the pre-professional program at RDC does not guarantee admission to the professional program. You should check with the university to be aware of specific admission requirements.
RDC Admission Requirements
- Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.
1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:
a. Biology 30
b. Chemistry 30
c. ELA 30-1
d. Mathematics 30-1
e. Subject from Group A, B, or C (Physics 30 recommended)
OR
2. Mature Student:
You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:
a. Biology 30
b. Chemistry 30
c. ELA 30-1
d. Mathematics 30-1
(Physics 30 recommended)
Program Content
You must make sure you meet admission and minimum course load requirements for the professional program as well as your alternate BSc program.
Suggested Pattern Year 1
Suggested Pattern Year 2
For transfer and course selection specifics it is strongly recommended that students see an Academic Advisor.
Program Cost Estimates