Students are required to have completed at least one year of university to be eligible for admission to the four-year program. One hundred and forty students are currently admitted annually. By following clearly defined plans and with the guidance of the Teaching Associate they are involved in a variety of activities. Through these activities they integrate, apply and enhance their Faculty-based knowledge and skills. They are expected, to develop effective relationships with patients, health care practitioners and others.
Students complete a variety of other activities.
They are expected, at all times, to behave in a professional manner. This carefully structured experience in practice allows students to make effective transitions from being students to becoming practitioners. This is accomplished by providing adequate time, structured learning activities, and ongoing assessment. Students apply knowledge and further develop skills gained in their Faculty-based education. An important aspect is to provide students with opportunities to work with pharmacists who have made a commitment to move their practices toward pharmaceutical care.