Casper for pharmacy school: which PharmD programs ask for it

Which Canadian PharmD programs require Casper for 2027 entry, the test code they list, the deadlines, and how much the score counts.

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Key facts

  • The University of Toronto, Waterloo and Saskatchewan PharmD programs require Casper 2 (CSP-10211).
  • Toronto accepts test dates from July 19, 2026 to January 21, 2027 for the 2027 admission cycle.
  • Université de Montréal weights Casper at 20% and says it can eliminate an application.
  • Waterloo’s 2026–27 cycle is for January 2028 entry, so its timing differs from other programs.
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  1. Programs that require Casper
  2. Questions
  3. Sources

Several Canadian pharmacy schools use Casper as part of admission. Here is what each program says for its current cycle.

Programs that require Casper

ProgramTestCycle
University of Toronto (PharmD)Casper 2, CSP-102112027 admission
University of Waterloo (PharmD)Canada Casper 2, CSP-10211January 2028 entry
University of Saskatchewan (PharmD)CSP-10211September 2027 entry
Université de Montréal (PharmD)Canada Casper 2 (français), CSP-20200FFall 2027

Toronto. “All applicants must complete the Casper Test,” using test code “Casper 2 CSP-10211.” For the 2027 admission cycle, test dates from July 19, 2026 to January 21, 2027 are valid, and January 21 is also the registration deadline.1

Waterloo. Applicants use “CSP-10211 Canada Casper 2.” Waterloo’s current information applies to “the 2026–2027 PharmD admission cycle for January 2028 entry.”2

Saskatchewan. Applicants “must complete this online test in order for their application to be considered,” using CSP-10211, for September 2027 entry.3

Montréal. Casper counts for 20% of the admission decision, and the school notes that “l’examen Casper peut être éliminatoire,” meaning a low result can end an application.4 Montréal’s Casper deadlines are November 5, 2026 for university and out-of-Quebec applicants and March 2, 2027 for CEGEP-only applicants.5

Pharmacy programs set their own windows, and some start in January. Match your Casper date to each program’s own cycle.

Questions

Which Casper test do PharmD applicants take?

The programs listed here ask for Canada Casper 2, code CSP-10211. Université de Montréal uses the French version, Canada Casper 2 (français), CSP-20200F.

When is the last Casper date for U of T pharmacy?

January 21, 2027, which is also the registration deadline, for the 2027 admission cycle.

Sources

  1. University of Toronto, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. Casperpharmacy.utoronto.ca · Accessed October 2026
  2. University of Waterloo, School of Pharmacy. PharmD application processuwaterloo.ca · Accessed October 2026
  3. University of Saskatchewan, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. Admissions informationpharmacy-nutrition.usask.ca · Accessed October 2026
  4. Université de Montréal. Doctorat de 1er cycle en pharmacieadmission.umontreal.ca · Accessed October 2026
  5. Université de Montréal. Examen Casperadmission.umontreal.ca · Accessed October 2026

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