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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biochemistry and Biotechnology (BSc)

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Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s70%70% minimum average70–75%70-75%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 60%
  • Chemistry at 70%
  • Math at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Biology at 60%
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Environmental Studies
  • 70% minimum average
  • ENG4U
  • Environmental Science
  • 70% minimum average
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Environmental Studies, BES, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published55
What you studyBiotechnologyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesGeologyHuman GeographyOthers in Physical SciencesEnvironmental StudiesHuman GeographyOthers in Physical SciencesPhysical Geography
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.You study how the natural world works alongside the human systems that affect it. The BES focuses on environmental policy, conservation, and sustainability through social and geographic lenses, while the BSc emphasizes the physical science side: geology, ecology, and environmental processes. Both paths suit people interested in solving real environmental problems through either policy and community work or scientific research and analysis.This program combines the study of how cities and human communities interact with natural systems, drawing on environmental science, geography, and social perspectives. You'll examine urban planning, resource use, climate impacts, and sustainability solutions across both natural and human dimensions. The co-op option lets you work in government, nonprofits, or consulting firms while you study, which suits people who want practical experience alongside classroom learning.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistryearth scienceenvironmental scienceenvironmental science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Windsor on OUInfoToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo

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