Welcome to the School of Pharmacy

The University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy will be closed for the statutory holiday on Monday, September 7, 2026. The School will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Canada’s most innovative pharmacy school

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.

News

Keith Miller (BScPhm’11, PharmD’16) helps patients receiving hemodialysis at Waterloo Regional Health Network manage complex medication regimens and navigate the challenges of living with end-stage renal disease. As a pharmacist in the Waterloo Wellington Regional Renal Program, he works closely with patients to ensure their treatments are safe, effective and tailored to their individual goals of care.

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.