Why Choose Pharmacy: Real Stories

Q: When should high school students start looking into a career in pharmacy?

A: Right now!

If you're passionate about health care and eager to make a difference, pharmacy could be your path.

Hear from pharmacists and students across the Maritimes who are making an impact every day. Their stories center around three key themes: community, impact, and opportunity. Dalhousie University’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is designed to help you turn these aspirations into reality.

Find Your Path in Pharmacy

Pharmacy is about being a vital part of the health care team, offering advice, support, and care.

Ronald Watema-Lord, a third-year PharmD student, puts it this way: "Do you see yourself changing someone's life? It's a great way to look at it."

Pharmacy is a career where you can truly make an impact, and at Dalhousie, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Discover the Possibilities

Whether you’re interested in hospital work, research, teaching, or even travelling while working in relief roles, the opportunities in pharmacy are vast and varied.

"You can really do pretty much anything with your degree now,” says Kristen MacKinnon, a Community Pharmacist based in the Maritimes. “I think there’s a place for everybody in pharmacy.”

Our program offers a comprehensive education, combining problem-based learning, clinical rotations, and hands-on practice in our cutting-edge skills labs.

Join a Community that Cares

Pharmacy is also about finding your people—a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion.

"I’ve never really found my people before pharmacy," shares Maddie McLean, a second-year PharmD student.

At Dalhousie, you’ll find a supportive network of peers and mentors who will be with you every step of your journey.

Start Your Journey

Ready to take the first step? Discover your ideal pharmacy career with our quiz and connect with Padam, our Admissions Advisor, to learn how you can start preparing now. Your future in pharmacy starts here at Dalhousie.

Keep watching the video series to learn more about the impact of pharmacists and the opportunities available through Dalhousie’s PharmD program.