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	Guelph Biological Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only) OUAC GBM Remove	Waterloo Biomedical Engineering (Co-op Only) OUAC WBM Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	84–89%“84 to 89%”	87–93%“High 80s to low 90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +3 more on the program page	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply. An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	99
What you study	Biotechnology General or Integrated Engineering Medical Technology Physics	Biotechnology General or Integrated Engineering Medical Technology
What it is	You study how to design and build systems that use living organisms or biological processes to solve problems — combining engineering principles with biotechnology. This is a direct-entry co-op program, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms from the start, giving you hands-on industry experience alongside your degree. It suits students who want practical engineering skills and real-world application in fields like medical devices, bioprocessing, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.	You study how to design and build medical devices, artificial organs, and diagnostic equipment by combining engineering principles with biology and healthcare technology. Unlike a straight engineering program, this co-op version alternates your school terms with paid work at hospitals, medical companies, and research labs, so you gain hands-on experience alongside your coursework. It suits students who want to solve real health problems through invention and are comfortable with heavy math and science.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Guelph on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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