Pre-Pharmacy & Nutrition

Program Start: 1 September 2021
Application Deadline: 1 September 2021
Location: Melfort, Nipawin, Tisdale
Credit Granting Institution: U of S
Length: 1 year

Overview:

The University of Saskatchewan offers degrees in Nutrition and Pharmacy.   Students can complete the first year of both programs through Cumberland College.

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition will launch a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) four-year program in fall 2017 to replace the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy as the first professional degree required to practice as a licensed pharmacist. Candidates for admission must have completed 60 credit units (or equivalent) by April 30 of the year admission is desired.  Students are able to complete the first year (30 credit units) at Cumberland College.

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

The B.Sc. (Nutrition) program involves an exciting and unique structure and a partnership with the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region (RQHR) and Saskatoon Health Region (SHR). One year of pre-Nutrition studies is required, after which students may apply to enter the B.Sc. (Nutr.).  The pre-Nutrition year is available at Cumberland College.

At the University of Saskatchewan, the professional experiences that were previously included in postgraduate dietetic internship (which is still the case for many of the Nutrition programs in other parts of Canada) are now incorporated within the degree.

Applicants require a minimum of one year (30 credit units) of university training, a “pre-Nutrition year”, prior to April 30 of the year of application, to be considered for admission.

Please see a College Advisor for academic advising to ensure that you are taking the correct courses.

Requirements:

For admission to the University of Saskatchewan - College of Arts and Science:

• Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30
• Grade 12 with a minimum average of 70% in the following five subjects:
  • One English
  • One math (Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30)
  • Three other approved subjects:
    • Maximum of two natural sciences
    • Maximum of two social sciences or humanities
    • Maximum of one fine or performing arts
• English proficiency
  • If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission.

In addition, other high school rerequisites may be required depending on the university subjects chosen (e.g. Physics 30 is required to take Physics 115.3). Find other U of S Arts and Science Prerequisites.

For admission to the University of Saskatchewan - College of Pharmacy and Nutrition (Pharm.D.):

• Required pre-pharmacy courses
  • Applicants must have completed 60 credit units (or equivalent) by April 30 of the year admission is desired, required course list.
  • The coursework must include 24 credit units taken in at least one academic year (September to April). First year can be completed at Cumberland College.
  • Prerequisite courses completed more than 10 years ago are not normally considered for credit as part of the admission application and will need to be repeated.
• A minimum average of 70% in the pre-pharmacy courses
• Test of Critical Skills
• Personal Video Interview
• English language proficiency

For admission to the University of Saskatchewan - College of Pharmacy and Nutrition (B.Sc.):

• Required pre-nutrition courses
  • Applicants must have completed 30 credit units (or equivalent) by April 30 of the year admission is desired, required course list.
  • First year can be completed at Cumberland College.
  • Prerequisite courses completed more than 10 years ago are not normally considered for credit as part of the admission application and will need to be repeated.
• A minimum average of 70% in the pre-nutrition courses
• Test of Critical Skills
• Personal Video Interview
• English language proficiency

Related work experience is not a criteria for admission, although such experience may help you in answering some of the questions on the Personal Video Interview as well as you give you an idea if pharmacy or nutrition is right for you. For more information on admissions see the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition

Notes:

To become a student at Cumberland College you must first apply to the University of Saskatchewan. The College of Arts and Science application deadline is August 15, 2020.

Application Process:

• Apply online to the College of Arts and Science.
• Pay a one-time non-refundable $90 application fee.
• Provide supporting documents, like official high school transcripts. Transcripts must be forwarded directly from the Ministry of Education or other educational institutions.
• Complete the Cumberland College Application Form (green apply button at the top of this page) to indicate interest in the program and to receive program updates.

You can complete the full prerequisite year (30 credit units) at Cumberland College.  To complete a Pharmacy or Nutrition degree you must move to the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. Please see a College Advisor for academic advising to choose the correct courses for you.

Your university year may include the following courses