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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biochemistry and Biotechnology (BSc)

OUAC UBI

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Brock

Sciences

OUAC BI

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s80–87%Low to mid-80s73–77%Mid 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of ICS4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 60%
  • Chemistry at 70%
  • Math at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Biology at 60%
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
  • 2 of: SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, SES4U, ICS4U.
  • Strongly recommended subject: ENG4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • You will receive an offer of admission to only 1 program. Your highest listed choice is considered first when you indicate more than 1 Brock program on your application. If you are not eligible for your first choice, your subsequent choices will be considered in your indicated order of preference. In most cases: If you apply to only 1 Brock program but do not qualify, you will be considered for an alternative or related program. If you apply but are not admitted to a co-op program you will automatically be considered for the regular, non-co-op program.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published30
What you studyBiotechnologyChemistryAccountingBiological SciencesBiologyChemistryBiological SciencesChemistryInterdisciplinary StudiesPhysics
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 science subjects like biology, chemistry, or physics alongside accounting and finance courses, learning how to apply scientific knowledge to financial decision-making and business problems. Unlike a straight science degree, you're required to complete paid work terms with employers throughout your studies, alternating between school and jobs. This suits people who want a science background but are drawn to business applications and need real-world work experience before graduating.This program lets you study pure science in one of four areas: biology, chemistry, physics, or a mix of these subjects. You'll take foundational courses in your chosen field and build toward specialized upper-year courses. It suits students who want a strong grounding in how the natural world works, whether they're planning to go further in science or use that knowledge in other directions.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistryApplied to directlyenvironmental sciencelife sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfo

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