Future MSc & PhD students

graduate students in the lab

We build connections, solve real-world challenges, and actively engage the diverse communities we serve.

Students in our MSc and PhD programs benefit from the mentorship of faculty members who are leading change for a healthier world. They engage in in exciting new research to address questions that span fields ranging from cellular physiology to drug development and delivery, to clinical studies aimed at optimizing medication use across diverse patient populations.

Funding exclusive to Waterloo Pharmacy students

Designed for innovative thinkers from diverse academic backgrounds

Whether you are interested in our MSc or PhD program, our interdisciplinary focus, research-intensive, thesis-based curriculum empowers you to address real-world healthcare challenges. Faculty members at the School of Pharmacy provide research expertise in a wide range of disciplines including chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical sciences and applied health. Together, we are committed to advancing healthcare outcomes and shaping the future of pharmacy. 

Research at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy shows the same entrepreneurial spirit that made the University of Waterloo what it is today

Our dynamic and interdisciplinary research teams address questions that span fields ranging from cellular physiology, to drug development and delivery, to clinical studies of how to optimize medication use in various patient populations. Learn more about faculty research interests.

Dr.Ho and student in lab

Newsworthy research

Graduate studies at a glance

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