Program Overview

Pharmacy - Master of Science (MSc)

The School of Pharmacy is located on Waterloo's downtown Kitchener campus. The Master of Science in Pharmacy program is research-intensive and thesis-based, providing students with the opportunity to conduct leading-edge research, understand and apply scientific concepts, and engage in collaborative discovery.

In this program, students will learn the latest research methods in state-of-the-art facilities, with research fields ranging from cellular physiology and drug development and delivery, to clinical studies investigating how to optimize medication use in various patient populations. Students will be prepared for a career in academia or research and development, where they will be empowered to make significant contributions to global scientific, academic, and healthcare communities.

Research fields

• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Pharmacy Practice and Health Services Research
• Pharmacoepidemiology and Health Outcomes Research

Program overview

Department/School: School of Pharmacy Faculty: Faculty of Science Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August) Delivery mode: On-campus (Kitchener campus) Program type: Master's, Research Length of program: 24 months (full-time) Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time Study option(s): Thesis

Application deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)
• June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
• October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)

Admission requirements

• Admission to the program requires a minimum 78% average in the last 2 years of a four-year Honours Bachelor of Science program or equivalent.

Degree requirements

• Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
• Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository to see recent submissions from the School of Pharmacy graduate students.

Application materials

• Resume
• Program-specific questions (PSQ)
  • These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References
  • Two academic references are required.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
  • TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

Tuition and fees

• Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
• Review living costs and housing.
• Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.