Canada · 2027W PharmD intake; December 1, 2026 application deadline
UBC PharmD recorded interview and written responses
UBC's Entry-to-Practice PharmD uses Pre-recorded Interview Questions and Scenarios (PIQS) to assess non-academic traits suited to pharmacy practice. The online assessment includes spoken answers and written responses. It is a later admissions assessment, not a personal statement or essay uploaded with the initial PharmD application.
Writing format
Invited online prerecorded verbal scenarios and written responses
What to prepare
- 1Read each live scenario before responding; the university does not publish the 2027 questions in advance.
- 2Use the time provided to explain your reasoning, what information you would seek, and how you would communicate with people affected by a decision.
- 3Ground any personal example in what you actually did or learned rather than scripting a generic healthcare story.
How to approach the writing
- Complete the PharmD application and academic-document steps first; UBC announces the PIQS date and instructions by email.
- Prepare for both verbal and written response modes, but follow the live platform's time limits and integrity instructions rather than assuming a take-home essay format.
Before you submit
The 2027W PharmD application is due December 1, 2026. UBC schedules one PIQS offering, currently listed for March 2027, with the confirmed date sent by email. Participation is mandatory for further consideration; check the applicant portal and message for exact assessment instructions.
Read UBC PharmD 2027W admissions timeline and PIQS requirements ↗Official source checked 2026-09-26.