Co-operative Education Information for Students

Student Corner

Co-op Student Frequently Asked Questions

Co-op Evaluations and Other Work Term Submissions

Co-op Overview and Hiring Process

LinkedIn Learning Student Success Videos

Student Co-op Requirements

Identifying and Responding to Harassment

Quick Links

Student Experiences

Two co-op students pose infront of mountains and lake smiling

Marcus Yurchuk smiling in front of mountains in New Zealand

Heidi administering medicine to a young child as their mother holds them

Celine outside the hospital in Moose Factory

A renal nurse working with Amna Al-Khayat at Credit Valley Hospital

Christine and coworkers arrive in Wapeka First Nation

Enterprise Co-op “When I found out that E Co-op existed, I thought ‘Wow, I could actually pursue my idea! When else would I have four months where I could spend all of my time completely dedicated to bringing my idea to life – to create my company’”

Learn more about Emily's story and the Enterprise Co-op opportunities available to you

Hear from students themselves – Student Co-op Blogs

Ayesha Amanullah (Rx2027), a third-year PharmD student, shares how she used co-op to explore many different pharmacy opportunities available to students. She reflects on how she developed a deeper understanding of the pharmacy profession through her co-op work terms.

Mariam Elsoukkary (Rx2026), a third-year Pharmacy student, shares her experience working in a pharmacy in Iqaluit, Nunavut. She discusses adapting to a slower pace, living with limited resources and learning to be more culturally sensitive and flexible in her approach to patient care.

Janine Fletcher (Rx2025) reflects on her time as a co-op student at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy. Janine has explored multiple sides of health care from hospital emergency rooms to independent pharmacies.

Jason Tsang (Rx2025) reflects on his co-op work terms at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy.