MA/MS in Pharmacy is a master's degree in Pharmacy programme taught at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester (CAD 2,254 per semester for local students).
Also offered as: Doctorate, Professional Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Pharmacy
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,254 / semester
International tuition: CAD 7,696 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Science (MSc) in Pharmacy at the University of Waterloo is a research-intensive, thesis-based graduate program in the Faculty of Science, based at the Kitchener campus. Students conduct leading-edge research in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice, applying and extending scientific concepts through collaborative discovery under faculty supervision. The program combines graduate coursework with original thesis research, culminating in a dissertation based on independent investigation into pharmacy-related scientific questions. It runs full-time over 24 months, with intakes in the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms, and is delivered on the University of Waterloo's Kitchener campus. Applicants submit two academic references as part of the admission process. Graduates are prepared for research careers in academia, industry, and healthcare settings, as well as further doctoral study, applying rigorous scientific methods to advance pharmaceutical science and pharmacy practice.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:78.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a minimum 78% average in the last two years of a four-year Honours Bachelor of Science program, or equivalent, and two academic references. Where required, English language proficiency is demonstrated with a TOEFL score of 4.5 (writing 5, speaking 5) or an IELTS score of 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).
