Overview

As well as covering all the basics of physical, analytical, and organic chemistry, you’ll also take specialized courses like bio-based chemistry and pharmaceutical drug design. Meanwhile, you’ll hone essential research and laboratory skills through your choice of 20+ chemistry lab courses and an independent research project in fourth year.

Key Features

Students also have the opportunity to enrol in the co-op stream, where they'll gain paid work experience as they pursue their degree.

As a Medicinal Chemistry graduate from University of Waterloo, you’ll be equipped to design, create, and evaluate potential medications, setting the stage for a career with real impact. You'll also qualify for membership in the Canadian Society of Chemistry and the Chemical Institute of Canada.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Biochemistry

Bioorganic Chemistry

Metabolism

Advanced Organic Synthesis Lab

Communication in the Sciences

Chemical Reactions, Equilibria and Kinetics/Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

150 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Chemistry Pharmacy View 28 other Bachelors in Pharmacy in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

52000 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 52000 CAD per year during 60 months.
National

9000 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 CAD per year during 60 months.

Domestic (Out of province students): $9,000

Living costs for Waterloo

810 - 1447 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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