Please note the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy will be closed Jul 1, 2026 for the statutory holiday. We will reopen on Jul 2, 2026.
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We are leading the future of healthcare through a strategic integration of experiential learning, impact-driven research, entrepreneurial culture, community partnerships, teaching and academic excellence. Strategically located in the Innovation District in Downtown Kitchener, we are the anchor institution of the Health Sciences Campus at Waterloo.
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Graduate Student Awards Celebration 2026
Waterloo Pharmacy celebrates its newly graduated 2026 PhD and MSc graduate students and graduate student award winners.
Students turn co-op challenge into startup solution
Winners of the 2026 Pharmasave Business Competition students Zainab Rashid (Rx2027), Ishan Singh (Rx2027) and Noah Spitzl (Rx2027) created a platform idea that connects pharmacies, reduces waste and saves costs for pharmacies.
Detecting eye disease from home
Dr. Emmanuel Ho, professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, has received support through the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation’s (CABHI) Ignite program to advance an innovative mobile screening tool that aims to detect early signs of eye disease and potential changes in cognitive health.
Real-world impact
We drive real-world impact through leading-edge research and pharmacy practice that tackles complex challenges – from drug discovery to patient care to population health. Our vibrant research programs, thought leadership, community-engaged learning and collaborative partnerships create solutions that improve health for individuals, communities and the world.
Co-op success stories
As Canada’s only co-operative education pharmacy program, we train engaged, practice-ready medication experts who are evolving the role of the pharmacist in healthcare. Our unmatched experiential learning program gives students the confidence to work within diverse communities across Canada to deliver equitable and exemplary patient care.
Collaboration is in our DNA. Founded through partnership, we are change agents dedicated to forging local, national and international connections. We build inclusive partnerships with diverse communities and organizations. Together, we create positive impact that's informed by needs and lived experiences.