An active membership in the Alberta Pharmacy Students’ Association is voluntary but highly encouraged for pharmacy students at the University of Alberta. A membership offers countless benefits and perks towards improving student quality of life, including:
- Membership in CAPSI (Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns) and IPSF (International Pharmacy Students’ Federation)
- Ability to attend APSA and CAPSI events (eg, Professional Development Week), Movember Fundraiser (RxFactor) and Blue and Gold
- Membership card deals including discounts at various business places in Edmonton (ie. The Pint, Thrift Shop, Sherlock Holmes, Beercade, Menchies and The Chopped Leaf)
- Free intramural sports participation
- Participate and be elected in APSA Council positions
- Access the APSA Member’s Corner Discord Server
and many other benefits!
Many members agree that the cost of an APSA membership pays itself off quickly, and each pharmacy class consistently has over 93% (or even 100%) membership in our association.
The one-time membership fee of $250 will cover your four years in the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program, or PharmD program.Â
Local Discounts
APSA members also receive discounts to several local businesses who support APSA. Access to local discounts requires the presentation of your APSA membership card. Please contact VP Student Services for a card if you missed picking one up during the school year. Please view the list of sponsors below.
Participation without a Membership
- Mentorship: all first years are given opportunity to enroll in the mentorship program where you can create bonds with classmates and your upper year mentor who can help you navigate the program!
- The Mint Cup: all pharmacy students are assigned a team each year and can attend events to get points for their team for prizes (team/individual)!
- Space and Wellness Events: VP Student Services arranges various food events (pie day, hot chocolate day, etc) and wellness events (puppy therapy, build your own wellness kit, etc) that is open for all pharmacy students to take a break!
- Faculty Events and Committees: Faculty hosts pumpkin carving contests, gingerbread contest and TGIF faculty-student mixers for students.
- Job Board: Access job opportunities specifically tailored to pharmacy students within your local community and across Alberta. Some opportunities may even be national.