Curriculum
Year One
Winter
BIOL 301 Human Anatomy
CHEM 333 Metabolism
PHARM 120 Introduction to the Profession of Pharmacy
PHARM 124 Pharmaceutics I
PHARM 127 Professional Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice 1
PHARM 129 Professional Practice I
PHARM 140 Computing for Pharmacists – Fundamental Concepts
PHARM 150 Introduction to Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences
Spring
BIOL 302 Histology
BIOL 373 Principles of Human Physiology 2
BIOL 373L Principles of Human Physiology 2 Lab
PHARM 125 Pharmaceutics II
PHARM 128 Professional Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice II
PHARM 130 Professional Practice II
PHARM 131 Professional Practice Laboratory I
PHARM 141 Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry I
PHARM 161 Preparation for Co-op
Fall - Work Term 1
Year Two
Winter
BIOL 241 Introduction to Applied Microbiology
PHARM 220 Patient Focused Care I
PHARM 224 Pharmacokinetics I
PHARM 227 Health Systems in Society I
PHARM 228 Professional Practice III
PHARM 229 Professional Practice Laboratory II
PHARM 230 Clinical Biochemistry/Pathophysiology I
PHARM 241 Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry II
PHARM 290 Seminars in Pharmacy I
Spring - Work Term 2
Fall
PHARM 221 Patient Focused Care II
PHARM 225 Pharmacokinetics II
PHARM 231 Clinical Biochemistry/Pathophysiology II
PHARM 233 Microbiology of Infectious Disease
PHARM 237 Applications of Analyses and Devices in Pharmacy & Medicine
PHARM 242 Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry III
PHARM 252 Institutional Patient Care
PHARM 262 Foundation and Application of Health Informatics
PHARM 291 Seminars in Pharmacy II
Year Three
Winter - Work Term 3
Spring
PHARM 320 Patient Focused Care III
PHARM 322 Clinical Application of Pharmaceutical Sciences
PHARM 325 Pharmacology/Toxicology
PHARM 328 Professional Practice IV
PHARM 329 Professional Practice III Laboratory
PHARM 350 Fundamentals of Economics and Business
PHARM 360 Fundamental Principles of Management
PHARM 390 Seminars in Pharmacy III
Fall - Work Term 4
Year Four
Winter
PHARM 321 Patient Focused Care IV
PHARM 340 Alternative Medicines and Care
PHARM 365 Individualizing Treatment
PHARM 391 Seminars in Pharmacy IV
*Three Electives (1.5 units)
Spring
PHARM 411 Integrating Patient Care
PHARM 415 Clinical Rotation: Integrated Care
PHARM 421 Patient Focused Care V
PHARM 490 Seminars in Pharmacy V
* Three Electives (1.5 units)
*Normally electives may be chosen beginning in the Fall of Year 3 from the following list. For students who enter Pharmacy and qualify for transfer credits, electives may be selected earlier in consultation with the Educational Coordinator. Independent Study electives require permission of the Educational Coordinator and the proposed Department supervisor.
PHARM 400 Independent Study I (0.25 unit)
PHARM 401 Independent Study II (0.5 unit)
PHARM 402 Independent Study III (0.75 unit)
PHARM 403 Independent Study IV (1.0 unit)
PHARM 450 Aboriginal Issues in Health and Healing
PHARM 451 Radiopharmaceuticals in Diagnosis and Therapy
PHARM 453 Selected Topics in Nuclear Pharmacy
PHARM 454 Selected Topics in the Pharmaceutical Industry
PHARM 456 Fundamentals of Paediatric Pharmacy Practice
PHARM 457 Natural Health Products
PHARM 458 Pharmacy Practice Management in the Community
PHARM 459 Institutional Pharmacy Practice Management
PHARM 460 Pharmaceutical Marketing
PHARM 462 Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders
PHARM 463 Fundamental Pharmacotherapy Strategies in Obstetrics and Gynecology
The maximum duration allowed for a student to complete the BScPhm program is eight years from the initial registration.
Added Non-Academic Requirements
In addition to the academic requirements listed above, there are a number of non-academic requirements that must be completed prior to proceeding to the first co-op term (e.g., immunization, First Aid, and CPR). These requirements are mandated by the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Students are held individually accountable for submission of required documentation, and should review the current requirements listed on the Pharmacy website www.pharmacy.uwaterloo.ca/.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Prior to graduation, students must meet the English language proficiency requirements for the Faculty of Science as stated in the Undergraduate Calendar. Successful completion of this requirement is mandatory for graduation.
The Ontario College of Pharmacists Studentship Requirements
The Ontario College of Pharmacists is the body that is responsible for issuing certificates of registration for students, interns and pharmacists as well as regulating the Pharmacy Profession in Ontario. The School of Pharmacy will be aligned with the College's studentship requirements.
BIOL Introduction to Applied MicrobiologyPHARM Patient Focused Care IPHARM Pharmacokinetics IPHARM Health Systems in Society IPHARM Professional Practice IIIPHARM Professional Practice Laboratory IIPHARM Clinical Biochemistry/Pathophysiology IPHARM Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry IIPHARM Seminars in Pharmacy I The maximum duration allowed for a student to complete the BScPhm program is eight years from the initial registration. In addition to the academic requirements listed above, there are a number of non-academic requirements that must be completed prior to proceeding to the first co-op term (e.g., immunization, First Aid, and CPR). These requirements are mandated by the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Students are held individually accountable for submission of required documentation, and should review the current requirements listed on the Pharmacy website . BIOL Introduction to Applied MicrobiologyPHARM Patient Focused Care IPHARM Pharmacokinetics IPHARM Health Systems in Society IPHARM Professional Practice IIIPHARM Professional Practice Laboratory IIPHARM Clinical Biochemistry/Pathophysiology IPHARM Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry IIPHARM Seminars in Pharmacy I The maximum duration allowed for a student to complete the BScPhm program is eight years from the initial registration. In addition to the academic requirements listed above, there are a number of non-academic requirements that must be completed prior to proceeding to the first co-op term (e.g., immunization, First Aid, and CPR). These requirements are mandated by the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Students are held individually accountable for submission of required documentation, and should review the current requirements listed on the Pharmacy website . BIOL Introduction to Applied MicrobiologyPHARM Patient Focused Care IPHARM Pharmacokinetics IPHARM Health Systems in Society IPHARM Professional Practice IIIPHARM Professional Practice Laboratory IIPHARM Clinical Biochemistry/Pathophysiology IPHARM Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry IIPHARM Seminars in Pharmacy I The maximum duration allowed for a student to complete the BScPhm program is eight years from the initial registration. In addition to the academic requirements listed above, there are a number of non-academic requirements that must be completed prior to proceeding to the first co-op term (e.g., immunization, First Aid, and CPR). These requirements are mandated by the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Students are held individually accountable for submission of required documentation, and should review the current requirements listed on the Pharmacy website . BIOL Introduction to Applied MicrobiologyPHARM Patient Focused Care IPHARM Pharmacokinetics IPHARM Health Systems in Society IPHARM Professional Practice IIIPHARM Professional Practice Laboratory IIPHARM Clinical Biochemistry/Pathophysiology IPHARM Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry IIPHARM Seminars in Pharmacy I The maximum duration allowed for a student to complete the BScPhm program is eight years from the initial registration. In addition to the academic requirements listed above, there are a number of non-academic requirements that must be completed prior to proceeding to the first co-op term (e.g., immunization, First Aid, and CPR). These requirements are mandated by the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Students are held individually accountable for submission of required documentation, and should review the current requirements listed on the Pharmacy website .