PHARM 150 sparks student curiosity in pharmacy and connects them to different pathways
Did you know that pharmacists work far beyond the community pharmacy counter? From hospitals to industry, entrepreneurship to research, pharmacy graduates have more career options now than ever before.
The School of Pharmacy launched the first offering of PHARM 150: World of Pharmacy - From Drug Discovery to Patient Care this fall, a new course open to all University of Waterloo undergraduate students in second year or higher, who have completed a basic chemistry course. Designed for students interested in health sciences, drug development or clinical practice, PHARM 150 provides foundational knowledge of the pharmacy profession. With reserved seats for Faculty of Science undergraduate students, the course offers an accessible entry point into the science and practice of pharmacy.
“I’m not exactly sure what field of science I want to pursue so I took this course to explore pharmacy, medicine and patient care,” says Artemis Cam, second-year general science student. “I was curious as to what those fields are like and the different opportunities in those areas. I recommend PHARM 150 to other students interested in different pharmacy paths.”
Students enrolled in PHARM 150 to learn about all aspects of pharmacy, opening their eyes to unique and diverse career options. With Ontario’s newly expanded scope, pharmacists can now provide care to their full scope, giving pharmacists the ability to follow their passions.