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Laurier (Waterloo)

Honours Science (BSc)

OUAC UZL

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Western

Science

OUAC ES

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75%73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)73–77%Mid 70s80–87%Low to mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of ICS4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
  • 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions (MHF 4U)
  • 2 grade 12 U Science courses or 1 Science + 1 Math
  • 2 other grade 12 U/M courses (Chemistry, Physics and Calculus recommended)
  • A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • +4 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4
  • Science prerequisites (SPH4U or SBI4U) for specific disciplines are also required. SCH4U is recommended for specific disciplines. See
  • U of T Scarborough's viewbook
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Two of Biology, Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Space Science, or Physics at 60%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published340550
What you studyChemistryComputer ScienceHuman BiologyMathematicsAstronomyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesGeologyBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceOthers in Physical SciencesAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistry
What it isThis program trains you to teach science at the junior and intermediate levels (grades 7–10) while earning a bachelor's degree. You study science subjects like chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics alongside educational theory and classroom practice. It combines your science degree with teacher certification, so you graduate ready to apply for a teaching license, unlike a regular science degree that would require separate teacher training afterward.You study physical sciences — chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental topics — with a focus on how they connect to human health and the living world. This stream emphasizes the intersection between earth and life sciences rather than pure physics or chemistry alone. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms at relevant employers alongside your degree. It suits students interested in environmental health, toxicology, or science careers that bridge the natural world and wellness.An Honours Science degree lets you study a science subject deeply — biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or another physical science — and choose your own focus within it. Unlike a general science program, an Honours degree requires a concentrated major and typically includes a research or capstone component. The co-op option means you alternate between school terms and paid work placements in science-related jobs, which suits people who want real workplace experience alongside their degree.This is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyhealth scienceslife sciencesphysicsbiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatistics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceLaurentian University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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