Bridging program

International Pharmacy Graduate Program

University of Toronto — Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Canadian Pharmacy Skills coursework preparing internationally educated pharmacists for practice requirements.

Good for: I qualified in pharmacy abroad and want to understand the Ontario route.

Where do I start? ↓

Checked October 20, 2026 How we check information

At a glance

Delivery: Online
Cost: About $13,930
Who can access it: Not confirmed on examined admissions page; confirm study eligibility and fee category.
Intake: Upcoming — confirm application dates

OCP registration and language decisions are separate from IPG admission.

01 / Start here

Your first steps

Check PEBC evaluation and language documentation before the January application window.

Spring 2027 applications scheduled to open January 1; published deadline January 31.

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02 / Check the fit

Requirements and limits

Successful PEBC Document Evaluation.
English proficiency through a qualifying test valid for two years, or admissions documentation review.
Without a qualifying valid test, the committee expects evidence meeting at least two criteria: English-medium pharmacy education; final four secondary-school years in Canada; separate English-medium degree or diploma of at least one year; OCP pharmacy-technician registration.
Submit all language-test results, including expired/non-qualifying ones. TOEFL tests scheduled after December 31, 2025 are not accepted; consult current accepted tests/scores.

Not confirmed on examined admissions page; confirm study eligibility and fee category.

Important limits and details to confirm

OCP registration and language decisions are separate from IPG admission.
Program page gives September 13 and 19, 2027 end dates; confirm schedule.

Location

Toronto provider; online program. Residence catchment not confirmed.

03 / Understand the commitment

Costs and possible funding

CPS1 $6,965 + CPS2 $6,965; additional $250 non-refundable application fee.

Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP) (bursary, provider published): Up to $5,000, needs assessed after enrollment; provider's funding timeline needs clarification.

IPG Alumni Bursary (bursary, provider published): Approximately $500 for up to two full-time learners with financial need; funding and selection conditional.

04 / Check with the provider

Sources and where to get help

Use the provider’s official starting page to ask about your situation. Published information was checked on October 20, 2026; the provider must confirm current availability and personal eligibility.