Yes, Université de Montréal pharmacy requires CASPer for fall 2027 entry: Casper is weighted 20% of PharmD selection, with the academic record at 80%, and it can be eliminatory. There is an interview for some candidates: Montréal may call college and university applicants to an in-person interview in French when the Admission Committee deems it necessary, and that interview can also be eliminatory.
Does Montréal pharmacy require CASPer?
Yes. Montréal requires Casper, weighted 20% of selection, and states it can be eliminatory. Applicants take it once per admission period, and the result counts only for that admission term. For fall 2027 entry, the French test must be taken by 5 November 2026 (university and out-of-Quebec applicants) or 2 March 2027 (CEGEP applicants); the English test by 5 November 2026 or 18 February 2027. Duet, Snapshot and the PCAT are not mentioned. For the basics of the test, see what is the CASPer test.
Is there an interview for Montréal pharmacy?
Yes, for some candidates. Montréal may call college and university candidates to an interview in French and in person, if the Admission Committee deems it necessary, and the interview can be eliminatory. For the Black and Indigenous applicant pathways, a first selection decides who is invited; that interview is in French, virtual or in person, confirms the candidate’s motivation and interest in the program and the profession, needs no specific preparation, and can be eliminatory.
How does Montréal pharmacy select applicants?
Published weights: academic record 80%, Casper 20%. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the deadline; the program is not offered to international applicants on a study permit. Applications close on 1 November 2026 for university and out-of-Quebec applicants and on 1 March 2027 for Quebec CEGEP applicants. The other Quebec PharmD, Laval pharmacy, uses a different selection model, so compare both before you apply.
What does Montréal not publish?
- How many candidates are called to interview.
- The interview structure (number of questions or interviewers).
How should you prepare for the Montréal pharmacy interview?
A structured interview is a conversation, so it rewards real stories, a clear reason for pharmacy and calm answers to follow-up questions. Arvin Ardakani coaches applicants on the personal stories behind their answers and runs mock interviews with follow-ups. See panel interview vs MMI and how to answer “tell me about yourself”.
To have your answers marked personally, try the free mock or see the programs.
Related: Laval pharmacy, Université de Montréal medicine, Université de Montréal dentistry and why ExperienceMED coaches every pre-health path.
