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.
Canada’s
Educating
Research
News
Building confidence through mentorship: Jessica Leavitt and Carla Beaton
The Women in Pharmacy Leadership (WIPL) Alumni Mentorship Program pairs recent alumni who identify as females with working or retired professionals in their field of interest, to help them move towards their leadership goals. Carla Beaton and Jessica Leavitt (Rx2015) were one of seven mentor and mentee pairs who participated in the 2025-2026 alumni mentorship program.
MAPflow helps pharmacists provide exceptional health care
Dr. Nardine Nakhla, pharmacist and co-founder of MAPflow, reshapes how Canadians access care by helping to modernize pharmacy practice and elevate patient care across the country.
Welcome class of Rx2029 and graduate students
The University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy welcomed its newest cohort of PharmD students, the class of Rx2029, and graduate students on January 5, 2026.
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.