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How Do I Become a Pharmacist
Quick Facts
- There are only two institutions in Ontario that offer a Doctor of Pharmacy: the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto.
- Admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy is based on more than just grades. Interviews, tests, and references may be required.
- To register with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, you must pass two examinations.
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