About the Program
The Master of Clinical Pharmacy (MCP) in Psychiatry provides advanced clinical training for licensed pharmacists, preparing them to be leaders in psychiatric care and contribute to addressing Canada's growing mental health crisis.
Program Overview
Designed as a full-time two-year program but with the flexibility for part-time completion, the MCP is a course-based master's program that includes:
- Seven online core courses (21 credit units), including a research project
- Six clinical rotations (30 credit units) across five practice settings
As a small program accepting only 1–2 learners at a time, the MCP offers unique one-on-one or small-group clinical learning ensuring personalized mentorship and intensive practice experience.
Who Should Apply
This program is open to pharmacists licensed in Saskatchewan who have completed a pharmacy residency or can demonstrate equivalent clinical experience in the workplace. Applicants must also have achieved a minimum 70% average in the final two years of their PharmD or BSP program.
Intake and Start Dates
The MCP program starts in September each year (with the start of the USask fall academic term). Applications for the 2025-2026 intake are due June 1, 2025. Future intakes will be due May 1 starting in 2026. For more information, visit: https://grad.usask.ca/programs/clinical-pharmacy.php
Tuition
Approximately $8,000 CAD per year.
Program-at-a-Glance
- For more information, please see the program's Degree Requirements and Courses and Rotations descriptions.
- Clinical rotation sites: Saskatoon and Regina.
Career Opportunities
Graduates emerge as clinical leaders in mental health pharmacy practice. Their specialized skills open new career opportunities.
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Advanced Clinical Skills
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Career Advancement
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Professional Network
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Faculty
The MCP program is delivered by four clinical pharmacy faculty members who are provincially recognized for their expertise and leadership in mental health care.
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Dr. Katelyn Halape, BSP, ACPR, PharmD, BCPP, is the MCP Program Director and an Associate Professor in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. She is also a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Psychiatry at the Irene and Leslie Dubé Centre for Mental Health in Saskatoon. |
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Dr. Melanie McLeod, BSP, ACPR, PharmD, BCPP, is a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Psychiatry at the Saskatchewan Health Authority and a Clinical Lecturer in the College of Medicine. She is located in Regina. |
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Amy Soboulsky, BSP, MSc, is a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist on the Mental Health Outpatient Referral Team at Mental Health and Addictions Community Services in Saskatoon and a Professional Program Assistant Professor in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. |
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Dr. Lindsey Ziegler, BSc, BPharm, PharmD, BCPP, is a Community Pharmacist specializing in psychiatry and substance use disorders as well as a Clinical Pharmacist at the Regina Mental Health Clinic. |
How to Apply
To apply for the MCP program, please prepare the following materials:
- PharmD or BSP transcript
- CV
- Statement of research interest
- One of the following:
- Hospital residency certificate OR
- A “clinical biosketch” package that includes: a) Description of your practice site, clinical role, and services provided; b) Interdisciplinary collaborations in your daily practice; c) List of clinical presentations provided over the past two years; and d) Two patient cases outlining your role and resolution (excluding all patient identifiers).
- Two letters of recommendation from professional colleagues who can provide a reference about your clinical practice.
Please submit your application via email to katelyn.halpape@usask.ca by June 1, 2025.
Contact
To learn more about the program or the application process, please contact the MCP Program Director:
Dr. Katelyn Halpape, BSP, ACPR, PharmD, BCPP
Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition
Phone: 306-966-2814
Email: katelyn.halpape@usask.ca