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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biochemistry and Biotechnology (BSc)

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s75%80–91%80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of FIF4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 60%
  • Chemistry at 70%
  • Math at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Biology at 60%
  • +1 more on the program page
  • 1 cours de français niveau U/M 12ième année (FRA 4U, FIF 4U)
  • 1 cours de fonctions avancées niveau U 12ième année (MHF 4U)
  • 2 cours de science niveau U 12ième année ou 1 science + 1 math (chimie recommandé)
  • 2 autres cours niveau U/M 12ième année
  • Moyenne globale minimale de 75 % des meilleurs 6 cours du niveau U/M 12ième année
  • +4 more on the program page
  • Biological Sciences:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyBiotechnologyChemistryAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental Studies
What it isYou study how living cells work at the molecular level and how to use that knowledge to develop new medicines, materials, and industrial processes. This program combines pure chemistry with applied biotechnology, so you spend time both in theory and on practical applications that companies actually use. It includes a required co-op work term, giving you real workplace experience alongside your coursework. This suits students who want hands-on lab work and are curious about bridging basic science with real-world problem-solving.This program trains you to teach science — biology, chemistry, or computer science — at the middle and intermediate school levels in French-language schools. You earn your Bachelor of Science and teaching qualification simultaneously by combining science courses with education coursework, rather than studying science first and then adding teacher training afterward. It suits students who are fluent in French, strong in science, and committed to teaching younger students.A Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistryApplied to directlybiochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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