Cost of immigrating to Canada from Nigeria

[argus_greg]

I am a pharmacist and really want to come to Canada for masters.
Would be glad to know the estimated cost of everything.

Thanks!

 

[dabby82]

I am a pharmacist and really want to come to Canada for masters.
Would be glad to know the estimated cost of everything.

Thanks!

first, you have to find out if you are eligible before making that decision. estimated cost will depend on whether you going through the express entry route or pnp.( the latter will bears additional cost).

 

[argus_greg]

first, you have to find out if you are eligible before making that decision. estimated cost will depend on whether you going through the express entry route or pnp.( the latter will bears additional cost).

Please;
How do I know if am eligible?
What's express route and pnp?

 

[scylla]

Please;
How do I know if am eligible?
What's express route and pnp?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html

 

[k.h.p.]

Since you want to study, you're probably actually looking at a student permit to start. Then using that to get a work permit, and after enough years of working, applying for permanent residence.

 

[canuck78]

You are likely looking at 70-100k CAD. Masters tuition varies and so does the cost of living in each city.

 

[foodie69]

You are likely looking at 70-100k CAD. Masters tuition varies and so does the cost of living in each city.

Thanks Canuck..yesterday I replied to the same question with an answer very similar to yours and my post got deleted for being ridiculous. So, to whomever moderates our posts I say, was not that wrong!

 

[visatest]

I am a pharmacist and really want to come to Canada for masters.
Would be glad to know the estimated cost of everything.

Thanks!

Remember, in Canada you MUST belong to a professional licensing body like The Ontario College of Pharmacists. I would forget about a masters for a while. It will take years of testing and probably a few University courses just to be able to practice here. This will cost approx. 20K for their eventual approval. Read the following information:
http://www.ocpinfo.com/registration/register-pharmacist/ipg-pace/
Note: these exams are notorious for being difficult. Just ask some one who has been exposed too them.
If you possibly can STAY AWAY from big cities like Toronto and Vancouver (except for school). They are extremely expensive. This includes Brampton. Google apts. and schools for costs. Total; the 70-100k canuck78 has mentioned seems as good as any estimate I could put together.

 

[canuck78]

Remember, in Canada you MUST belong to a professional licensing body like The Ontario College of Pharmacists. I would forget about a masters for a while. It will take years of testing and probably a few University courses just to be able to practice here. This will cost approx. 20K for their eventual approval. Read the following information:
http://www.ocpinfo.com/registration/register-pharmacist/ipg-pace/
Note: these exams are notorious for being difficult. Just ask some one who has been exposed too them.
If you possibly can STAY AWAY from big cities like Toronto and Vancouver (except for school). They are extremely expensive. This includes Brampton. Google apts. and schools for costs. Total; the 70-100k canuck78 has mentioned seems as good as any estimate I could put together.

They didn’t say they wanted to practice pharmacy. Many pharmacists do masters and since there is no masters in pharmacy (only PharmD) I assume they may be looking various other health related degrees. Some don’t practice pharmacy in their own country or feel like that getting licensed isn’t their best option due to the surplus of pharmacists and the declining salaries.

 

[argus_greg]

Thank you all for your replies to my question.
From what have gathered, I think it is extremely expensive.

 

[argus_greg]

Maybe, I'd just think of settling down first to see if I can get a license to practice there in Canada.

 

[argus_greg]

Remember, in Canada you MUST belong to a professional licensing body like The Ontario College of Pharmacists. I would forget about a masters for a while. It will take years of testing and probably a few University courses just to be able to practice here. This will cost approx. 20K for their eventual approval. Read the following information:
http://www.ocpinfo.com/registration/register-pharmacist/ipg-pace/
Note: these exams are notorious for being difficult. Just ask some one who has been exposed too them.
If you possibly can STAY AWAY from big cities like Toronto and Vancouver (except for school). They are extremely expensive. This includes Brampton. Google apts. and schools for costs. Total; the 70-100k canuck78 has mentioned seems as good as any estimate I could put together.

Thank you for your suggestion
Like do you have an idea of just the cost of traveling there only?

 

[russ6970]

Thank you for your suggestion
Like do you have an idea of just the cost of traveling there only?

You can google flights to Canada from whatever country you are in. That may give you a good indication. Be aware, you just can't travel here and work or study, you still need the permits.

 

[canuck78]

Maybe, I'd just think of settling down first to see if I can get a license to practice there in Canada.

Would also look at the status of the job market and salaries. There is a general downward trend and definitely some talk of actually enforcing the ban on the generic drug company professional/marketing fee. You may not feel like spending the time and money is worthwhile.

 

[argus_greg]

You can google flights to Canada from whatever country you are in. That may give you a good indication. Be aware, you just can't travel here and work or study, you still need the permits.

Ok thanks!