The Waterloo story
Since it was launched in 1957 by a group of industrialists with a dream of changing the world through innovation and research, Waterloo has become an internationally recognized leader in entrepreneurship and innovation. From high-level cryptography that keeps your information secure, to the safety and sustainability of the water we drink, Waterloo continues to shape the world we share.Teaching and research excellence remain core to Waterloo’s mission. Waterloo continues to stand out among Canadian universities, ranked as the nation’s most innovative university for 25 consecutive years (according to Maclean's magazine),(U.S. News and World Report).
At Waterloo, experiential learning takes place within a research environment. Learning that transcends disciplinary, institutional and international boundaries encourages students to address real challenges in new and innovative ways. The opportunity to learn in such a dynamic and relevant way attracts the best and brightest students from across Canada and around the world — with 31,380 full- and part-time undergraduates and 5,290 full- and part-time graduate students currently enrolled in Waterloo programs.
Imbued with a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, Waterloo is changing the world we live in, earning a place among the most respected and recognized universities on the planet.
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About the School of Pharmacy
The
School of Pharmacy is the anchor institution for the Health Sciences
Campus of the University of Waterloo. The campus is also home to the
regional program of McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Medicine as
well as a family health team.
Student pharmacists have the opportunity to care for patients as part of an interdisciplinary team of physicians, pharmacists, nurses and other health care professionals.
The innovative curriculum integrates foundational knowledge in the biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences with information and skills in the clinical, behavioural and social sciences.
More than 900 employers have participated in the co-op program to date and offer students exposure to a wide range of practice experiences including community pharmacy (independent and chain pharmacy), hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry, long-term care and government.
Research into the cellular basis of diabetes, nanotechnology for delivery of gene therapy, better treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and new roles for pharmacists in health care delivery are just a few examples of the wide range of research activities at the School.
Graduate students have the opportunity to learn the latest research methods in our state-of-the-art facilities and contribute to our goal of improving health by preventing and optimizing the treatment of disease.
Student pharmacists have the opportunity to care for patients as part of an interdisciplinary team of physicians, pharmacists, nurses and other health care professionals.
An innovative professional school
We take advantage of our position as the newest school of pharmacy in Canada to offer an undergraduate pharmacy curriculum that is one of the most innovative in North America. Our program emphasizes communication skills, problem-solving ability, and a collaborative approach to providing patient-focused health care.The innovative curriculum integrates foundational knowledge in the biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences with information and skills in the clinical, behavioural and social sciences.
The only co-op pharmacy program in Canada
The program features an extensive pharmacy business curriculum and provides students with over 1,650 hours of practical experience in three co-op terms, followed by three clinical rotations, each lasting eight weeks.More than 900 employers have participated in the co-op program to date and offer students exposure to a wide range of practice experiences including community pharmacy (independent and chain pharmacy), hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry, long-term care and government.
Research generating new knowledge
The School of Pharmacy is also committed to generating new knowledge through our research activities in the pharmaceutical, social, administrative and clinical sciences.Research into the cellular basis of diabetes, nanotechnology for delivery of gene therapy, better treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and new roles for pharmacists in health care delivery are just a few examples of the wide range of research activities at the School.
Graduate students have the opportunity to learn the latest research methods in our state-of-the-art facilities and contribute to our goal of improving health by preventing and optimizing the treatment of disease.
Accreditation
The Doctor of Pharmacy program of the School of Pharmacy at the University of Waterloo has been awarded the status of Full Accreditation by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs for the six year term 2015-2021.
David Edwards
Hallman Director and Associate Dean, Faculty of Science
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