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Casper 20
Pharmacy clerk scenario: customer service communication skills under time pressure when a processing mistake occurs requiring explanation and delay management.
Quick facts
- Degree: Three-year entry-to-practice Doctor of Pharmacy. Official program
- Cycle: August 2027 entry; applications open September 17, 2026. Official program
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Academic floor: 70% cumulative university average and at least 8 FCEs. Academic requirements
- Non-academic assessments: Casper for every applicant; selected applicants complete an Online Individual Assessment. Admissions FAQ
- Class size: approximately 260 students are admitted each year. Admissions FAQ
Admission requirements
Applicants need a cumulative university average of at least 70% and at least 8 full-course equivalents at the university level. Required subjects are 1.0 FCE biology, 1.5 FCE chemistry, 1.0 FCE mathematics including at least 0.5 FCE calculus, and 1.0 FCE humanities or social science. Subject requirements must normally be completed within ten years of the admission year and all course components must be finished by the end of April 2027. Academic requirements
Casper is required. The PCAT is not required or considered. References, personal statements, extracurricular records and work-experience records are not admissions criteria. Applicants who clear the academic and Casper thresholds may be invited to the Online Individual Assessment. Admissions FAQ
Important dates
- September 17, 2026: online application opens. Official program
- January 15, 2027: OUAC application deadline.
- January 19, 2027: supplemental application deadline.
- January 21, 2027: final valid Casper date.
- January 30, 2027: preliminary post-secondary transcripts due.
- Early March 2027: Online Individual Assessment eligibility notices.
- March 25, 2027: Online Individual Assessment for selected applicants.
- May 2027: first offers expected.
- May 31, 2027: final transcript deadline.
- Mid-June 2027: final decisions expected.
- August 2027: program begins.
How selection works
U of T evaluates academic performance, Casper and, for candidates who clear the initial academic and Casper thresholds, the Online Individual Assessment. A 70% cumulative average is the published screen-out floor, but the effective threshold can rise with the applicant pool. Candidates must meet the minimum standard in each component. Admissions FAQ
The Faculty does not publish the numerical weights, Casper cutoff, Online Individual Assessment cutoff, scoring rubric or committee decision rules. References, personal statements, extracurriculars and work experience are not used as selection criteria. Admissions FAQ
Interview details
Confirmed
Casper is required by January 21, 2027. The Faculty's current Casper page describes video-response and typed-response sections. Applicants who meet the initial academic and Casper thresholds may be invited to a video-enabled Online Individual Assessment. Casper requirements
The cycle-specific timeline sets the Online Individual Assessment for March 25, 2027. It uses video questions and responses plus multiple-choice questions inside a specified three-hour time block; approximately 700 candidates are invited. The FAQ still says the date is TBA, so the invitation controls if the two pages are not reconciled. Cycle-specific timeline Admissions FAQ
Not published
The Faculty does not publish the Online Individual Assessment question count, response timing, platform, question bank, rating dimensions, anchors, numerical weight or cutoff. It also does not publish how academics, Casper and the assessment combine quantitatively.
Who this program may suit
U of T may suit applicants who have completed the required university preparation and want an intensive three-year PharmD in downtown Toronto. The program emphasizes early real and simulated clinical exposure. Official program
The admissions process rewards disciplined preparation for two distinct non-academic gates: Casper and a fixed-time online assessment. Applicants who need schedule flexibility should note that the Faculty says no alternative Online Individual Assessment date or time will be offered. Admissions FAQ
Practice and next step
Practise the linked pharmacy error-communication scenario as a Casper response. State the immediate patient-safety concern, gather the missing facts, communicate transparently and propose a fair next step. Review whether your response balances safety, accountability and empathy. Record a second attempt that is more direct, then compare both attempts and carry the stronger structure into a new scenario.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum average?
70% cumulative university average, although the effective threshold for further assessment can be higher. Academic requirements
Is the PCAT required?
No. It is not required or considered. Admissions FAQ
Are references or personal statements required?
No. References, personal statements, extracurricular records and work-experience records are not admissions criteria. Admissions FAQ
What is the Online Individual Assessment?
A video-enabled assessment for selected applicants using video questions and responses plus multiple-choice questions. The current cycle timeline gives March 25, 2027. Cycle-specific timeline
When does the program begin?
August 2027. Cycle-specific timeline
Sources
Verified August 22, 2026. Current official sources:
Recommended preparation
CASPer Essentials: Frameworks to Game Plan
Build a practical foundation for Casper practice. Review response formats, use a structured approach to ethical scenarios, connect relevant competencies to your reasoning, and finish with a personal plan for working under time pressure. Check Acuity Insights' current instructions for the format and timing of your test cycle.
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