Future students

Are you an outstanding high school student interested in pharmacy?

This pathway allows you to become a Waterloo Science student with CAP status before entering the PharmD program.

Are you a current university student or university graduate?

This pathway leads you to apply to the PharmD program after you have completed the prerequisite postsecondary-level courses.


The University of Waterloo's PharmD program is the first and only co-op pharmacy program in Canada! The program is a four-year undergraduate professional program and leads to an entry-to-practice Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Applying to a PharmD program is the first-step towards becoming a licensed pharmacist in Canada. Our graduates are highly-skilled, motivated, passionate health care providers who make a difference in the world.


Graudate Programs

Graduate programs at the School of Pharmacy are led by our award-winning and diverse faculty. We have three graduate programs to meet your career goals, including two research-intensive, thesis-based programs (MSc and PhD) and one course-based Master's program for pharmacists (MPharm).