Course at a Glance
- BachelorDegree level
- Health Sciences Campus, downtown Kitchener (about 5 km from the main campus), CanadaLocation
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of ScienceField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Health Sciences Campus, downtown Kitchener (about 5 km from the main campus)Campus
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD)Awards
- $71,122Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Pharmacists are medication experts who identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems for their patients. Many pharmacists work in community pharmacies, but they also provide care in hospitals, family health teams, and long-term care facilities, often collaborating closely with other health professionals.
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At the School of Pharmacy, you’ll work towards your Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree while alternating between study terms and co-op work terms. The School of Pharmacy is located at our Health Sciences Campus in downtown Kitchener, approximately five kilometres south of Waterloo's main campus. You'll gain direct experience in patient care through close collaboration with the other services at the Health Sciences Campus, including a full-service medical clinic. By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you'll gain paid work experience and can explore different areas and types of employers within the pharmaceutical industry. "In co-op, I was nervous to work in a hospital as I thought I lacked clinical knowledge. But, by the end of the term, not only did I know many medications and their uses, but also how to effectively communicate with patients." The School of Pharmacy is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous Peoples in its programs. Students who self-identify as Indigenous can complete that section of the Ontario Universities' Application Centre application and an admissions representative will reach out wi
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What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
• Successful completion of at least two full years of university-level science with specific course requirements || • Minimum overall university average of 75% || • Admission Information Form, reference, online assessment of personal characteristics (CASPer test), interview || • High school students may qualify for Conditional Admission to Pharmacy || Indigenous applicants || The School of Pharmacy is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous Peoples in its programs. Students who self-identify as Indigenous can complete that section of the Ontario Universities' Application Centre application and an admissions representative will reach out with details about a targeted application pathway that's available. Students can also contact pharmacy@uwaterloo.ca for information. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 63; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: An English-language test score is required only if the applicant's four most recent years of full-time education have NOT been in an English-language school system. Exemptions: four most recent years of full-time education completed in Canada; bilingual Francophone Canadians (or first-language French with four or more years of full-time Canadian high school); or four most recent years of full-time education taught in an entirely English-language school system in Canada or another country (supported by official transcripts showing language of instruction, or an official hardcopy letter sent directly by the school principal - emailed letters are not accepted). Full-time ESL programs do not qualify. Applicants below the required scores may enter through Waterloo's Bridge to Academic Success in English (BASE) program. Source: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/english-language-requirements
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$71,122 CAD / year≈ $52,296 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsNot eligible for the CAD 10,000 International Student Entrance Scholarship - Waterloo lists this program among the exclusions (Medical Sciences and MD, Bachelor of Social Work, Doctor of Optometry and Doctor of Pharmacy students, transfer students admitted with transfer credits, deferred offers, and 2+2 or similar programs). SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Application deadline 6 January 2027; documents deadline 20 January 2027 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time (Pharmacy). Source: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/deadlines
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
Student stories
Real students. Real results.
- Average rating
- 4.9
- Google reviews
- 360+
- Rated five stars
- 95%
Average rating
Google reviews
Rated five stars
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy, PharmD) cost?
CAD 71,122 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
• Successful completion of at least two full years of university-level science with specific course requirements || • Minimum overall university average of 75% || • Admission Information Form, reference, online assessment of personal characteristics (CASPer test), interview || • High school students may qualify for Conditional Admission to Pharmacy || Indigenous applicants || The School of Pharmacy is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous Peoples in its programs. Students who self-identify as Indigenous can complete that section of the Ontario Universities' Application Centre application and an admissions representative will reach out with details about a targeted application pathway that's available. Students can also contact pharmacy@uwaterloo.ca for information. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 63; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: An English-language test score is required only if the applicant's four most recent years of full-time education have NOT been in an English-language school system. Exemptions: four most recent years of full-time education completed in Canada; bilingual Francophone Canadians (or first-language French with four or more years of full-time Canadian high school); or four most recent years of full-time education taught in an entirely English-language school system in Canada or another country (supported by official transcripts showing language of instruction, or an official hardcopy letter sent directly by the school principal - emailed letters are not accepted). Full-time ESL programs do not qualify. Applicants below the required scores may enter through Waterloo's Bridge to Academic Success in English (BASE) program. Source: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/english-language-requirements
Is there a scholarship?
Not eligible for the CAD 10,000 International Student Entrance Scholarship - Waterloo lists this program among the exclusions (Medical Sciences and MD, Bachelor of Social Work, Doctor of Optometry and Doctor of Pharmacy students, transfer students admitted with transfer credits, deferred offers, and 2+2 or similar programs). Source View scholarship page
Is it accredited?
Pharmacy (Pharmacist): Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). CCAPP publishes a status and a term for each programme, and the status matters: Accreditation (up to six years), Conditional, Probationary, and the two pre-accreditation awards. CCAPP states that graduates of a programme holding PROVISIONAL accreditation are deemed by CCAPP to be graduates of an accredited programme, but that QUALIFYING accreditation 'brings no rights and privileges of accreditation' - and t…
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