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.
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.
News
Sam Hirniak wins prestigious international 2024 Milt Weinstein Award
Sam Hirniak (BMath’17 and Waterloo Pharmacy PhD candidate) was awarded the 2024 Milt Weinstein Award for Outstanding Presentation in Applied Health Economics. Read more about her Waterloo journey from Math to Pharmacy and her current research.
Student Spotlight: Ilinca Andriescu
From a young age, Ilinca Andriescu (Rx2026) knew that a healthcare career was her future, but she didn’t know where exactly her journey would lead her. Read more on Andriescu's journey to pharmacy.
Congratulations to our 10-year Patient Care Rotations regional clinical co-ordinators
Today we are celebrating six regional clinical co-ordinators (RCCs), practicing pharmacists within their respective regions, who have been with us for the last 10 years!