Doctorat de 1er cycle en pharmacie (Pharm. D.)
Published R score thresholds
| Threshold type | R score | Term | Applicant category | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R score of the last admitted applicant | 35.106 | Fall 2026 | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) | Source |
| Average of admitted applicants (benchmark) | 36.85 | Fall 2026 | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) | Source |
Lowest R score among ADMITTED applicants (Admission Statistics block, as of July 9, 2026); max 39.877.
Average R score of admitted applicants (same block and same basis, July 9, 2026).
Prerequisites
Basis of admission
- DEC (Quebec CEGEP applicants)
- University bachelor's degree or equivalent education (other applications: 1136 applications, 132 places)
Eligible DECs and their conditions
- Science, Letters and Arts (700.A1 or 700.A0)
- Natural Sciences (200.B1 or 200.B0) with Biology (competency 0B0F or objective 00XU) and Chemistry (competency 0C0F or objective 00XV)
Required prerequisite courses
- Cellular Biology or Evolution and Diversity of Living Organisms or another human biology course
- Multicellular Organisms or Multicellular Organisms and Homeostasis or Human Anatomy and Physiology or another human biology course
- General Chemistry
- Solution Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Differential Calculus or Calculus I
- Integral Calculus or Calculus II
- Physics: Mechanics
- Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
- Physics: Waves and Modern Physics
Prerequisite courses can be completed at a Quebec CEGEP or at the Université de Montréal, before entering the program. Additional conditions: Canadian citizenship or permanent residence as of the submission deadline; French: C2 in listening and reading comprehension on the recognized test (or Épreuve uniforme / recognized proof). Announced capacity: 270 places (240 in Montréal, 30 in the Laurentides) — the Statistics block totals 240 places (108 CEGEP applicants + 132 others), discrepancy noted. Maximum of 7 places per agreement for Francophones from outside Quebec in the Maritime provinces. Bonus of +1 R score point for applicants who completed their Secondary 5 in a designated remote region (list published on the page: Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Nord-du-Québec, Nunavik and Terres-Cries-de-la-Baie-James, north of the Laurentides, west of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, west and north of Outaouais, north of Mauricie). Prerequisites from more than 8 years ago: review by the Admissions Committee. Not offered to foreign applicants with a study permit. 164-credit program; optimized version as of Fall 2027. After admission: MSSS immunizations, CPR course, registration in the Register of Students of the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec, laptop computer required.
Key dates
| Date | Deadline | Applicant category |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | Application | University applicants and applicants from outside Quebec |
| November 15, 2026 | French requirement met | University applicants and applicants from outside Quebec |
| March 1, 2027 | Application | CEGEP applicants (Quebec only) |
| March 15, 2027 | French requirement met | CEGEP applicants (Quebec only) |
Possible bridging options
CASPer test (Acuity Insights) Required
Required. Only one sitting per application period; results valid for the intended term only, not deferrable; may be eliminatory; fees apply. Overall score: academic record 80% + CASPer test 20%.
Self-declaration form (First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Black communities)
For the First Nations, Inuit and Métis of Canada and Black communities of Canada categories: form available in the Student Centre after the application is submitted, to be completed and uploaded no later than 10 days after that submission; interview by invitation (may be eliminatory); final selection for these categories is based on interview scores.
Interview
The Faculty reserves the right to invite certain applicants to an interview in French (virtual or in person) if deemed necessary; may be eliminatory.
If you're not eligible yet
- Missing prerequisite courses (biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics)
- Canadian citizenship or permanent residence not held as of the submission deadline
- CASPer test not taken or not passed
Official pathways
Complete the prerequisite courses before entering
Prerequisite courses can be completed at a Quebec CEGEP or at the Université de Montréal, before entering the program.
No replacement pathway is published on the program page.
Adjacent programs
- Baccalauréat en sciences biopharmaceutiques (UdeM)
- Année préparatoire au doctorat en médecine (UdeM) — pharmacy is among the programs deemed equivalent to the preparatory year
Official sources
Data verified on October 26, 2026 from the university's official sources. A past threshold does not guarantee admission: it describes previous years.