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.
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Waterloo Pharmacy student research lands cover spot in Medicinal Chemistry Research
Volume 35 of the Medicinal Chemistry Research journal cover features art compiled by University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy student Rahul Karuturi (PhD’25) for their research, Synthesis and evaluation of symmetric (1,4-diazepane-1,4-diyl)bis(phenylmethanone) derivatives as amyloid-beta aggregation inhibitors.
Michael Collins receives 2025 School of Pharmacy Alumni Achievement Award
Michael Collins (Rx2011) is the 2025 University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy Alumni Achievement Award recipient. This award recognizes and celebrates pharmacy alumni who impact the health and wellbeing of society through professional work and/or public service contribution.
Celebrating Waterloo Pharmacy national student award winners at Professional Development Week
On January 7-11, 2026, 21 Waterloo delegates attended Professional Development Week (PDW), an annual pharmacy student run conference in partnership with the Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns (CAPSI), exclusive to CAPSI members. Read more about this years winners!
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.