Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Canada.
🇨🇦 1–2 years · Fall (Sep)
Masters in Pharmacy in Canada
Master's programs related to pharmacy cover pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, regulatory affairs and drug development. Here is how studying it in Canada works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
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- ₹15–35 lakh per year
- Intakes: Fall (Sep)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Pharmacy in Canada: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Pharmacy in Canada usually takes 1–2 years. Tuition is ≈ CAD 18,000 – 45,000 per year. After graduating: PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length.
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Official sources: IRCC — Study permit
Masters in Pharmacy in Canada at a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ CAD 18,000 – 45,000 per year
- Living costs
- Proof of living funds as set by IRCC, plus rent of ≈ CAD 800 – 1,800/month
- Typical budget
- ₹15–35 lakh per year
- Intakes
- Fall (Sep), Winter (Jan), Summer (May)
- English tests
- IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CELPIP/Duolingo as accepted by the institution
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is needed only for some research-based and top engineering programs
- Post-study work
- PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length
Overview
Why study Pharmacy in Canada?
Master's programs related to pharmacy cover pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, regulatory affairs and drug development.
Canada offers post-graduation work permit of up to 3 years, co-op programs with paid work terms and three intakes a year.
Universities
Universities to consider in Canada
Universities we cover in Canada, lowest cost first — check each for a Pharmacy program.
Specialisations
Popular Pharmacy specialisations
Regulatory Affairs
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Canada.
Clinical Research
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Canada.
Pharmacovigilance
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Canada.
Industrial Pharmacy
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Canada.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
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- Bachelor's: B.Sc in Chemistry or Life Sciences (some programs)
- Prerequisite: Pharmaceutics
- Prerequisite: Pharmacology
- Prerequisite: Medicinal chemistry
- English: IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CELPIP/Duolingo as accepted by the institution
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is needed only for some research-based and top engineering programs
Careers
Careers after Pharmacy in Canada
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Canada offers post-graduation work permit of up to 3 years. Typical roles afterwards include Regulatory Affairs Associate, Clinical Research Associate and Formulation Scientist.
Many universities in Canada offer it; we shortlist based on your profile and budget.
Plan for ₹15–35 lakh per year.
Most universities accept b.Pharm or Pharm.D and b.Sc in Chemistry or Life Sciences (some programs), with pharmaceutics, pharmacology and medicinal chemistry, plus IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CELPIP/Duolingo as accepted by the institution.
PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length. During your studies: up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions.
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