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Laurier (Waterloo)

Honours Science (BSc)

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%Min. 70%73–77%Mid-70s73–77%Mid 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of EAE4U, ENG4U
  • two of MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, SPH4U
  • two of ICS4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U/EAE4U
  • 2 of SCH4U, 4U Math (either MCV4U or MHF4U) or SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements or admission averages for the programs you apply to, you will automatically be considered for an alternative program you qualify for. Visit our
  • Undergraduate Alternative Offer website
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). We recommend you take all 3 of these courses.
  • A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses is required.
  • 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.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published140
What you studyOthers in Physical SciencesComputer ScienceMathematicsBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceOthers in Physical Sciences
What it isA Liberal Science degree lets you study physics, chemistry, biology, and earth sciences without committing to a single specialization. Unlike a focused science program, this approach gives you flexibility to explore multiple science fields before choosing a direction or combining them in your final year. It suits students who are strong in science but unsure which branch appeals most, or who want a broad understanding of how different sciences connect.You study computer science and mathematics together, learning to solve problems by combining coding skills with advanced mathematical theory. Unlike a regular computer science program, you're required to complete paid work terms with employers throughout your degree, giving you real professional experience alongside your studies. This suits students who want technical depth, enjoy both abstract math and practical programming, and prefer to earn money and build their resume while studying.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlylife sciencesphysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceNipissing University on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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