Pharmacy - Master of Science (MSc)

School of Pharmacy building

The School of Pharmacy located on Waterloo's downtown Kitchener campus

Conduct leading-edge research, understand and apply scientific concepts, and engage in collaborative discovery with the Master of Science in Pharmacy program.  

In this research-intensive and thesis-based program, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the latest research methods in our state-of-the-art facilities, with research fields ranging from cellular physiology and drug development and delivery, to clinical studies investigating how to optimize medication use in various patient populations.

You’ll be prepared for a career in academia or research and development where you’ll be empowered to make significant contributions to global scientific, academic and healthcare communities.


Research fields

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Pharmacy Practice and Health Services Research
  • Pharmacoepidemiology and Health Outcomes Research

Program overview

Department/School: School of Pharmacy
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August) 
Delivery mode: On-campus (Kitchener campus)
Program type: Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis

Application deadlines

  • February 1 (for admission in September)
  • June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
  • October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)

Key contacts

Melinda Recchia at marecchi@uwaterloo.ca 

Ryan Nodder

Upon applying for the MSc program, I learned of Dr. Emmanuel Ho’s research on biomaterials and novel drug delivery strategies and was intrigued with the possibility of developing new 3D printing biomaterials with therapeutic applications.

Ryan Nodder, Master of Science (MSc) in Pharmacy student

Supervisors

Admission requirements

  • Admission to the program requires a minimum 78% average in the last 2 years of a four-year Honours Bachelor of Science program or equivalent.

Degree requirements

Application materials

Tuition and fees