Ph.D. Degrees in Pharmacy in Canada

Pharmacy is a multidisciplinary field that involves the study of drugs, from discovery and development to production and dispensation, with the goal of ensuring optimal therapeutic results for patients. Specialisations include clinical pharmacy, industrial pharmacy, community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, and regulatory pharmacy. Students learn about drugs, their mechanisms and interactions, compounding medications, and patient counselling. Pharmacy programs typically include internships in various healthcare settings. Strong foundations in the sciences, attention to detail, analytical skills, and good interpersonal skills are essential. Graduates can work as retail pharmacists, hospital pharmacists, research scientists, regulatory affairs specialists, pharmaceutical sales representatives, and more in a variety of settings, including community pharmacies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and government agencies.