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Laurier (Waterloo)

Chemistry (BSc)

OUAC UHC

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Lakehead

Chemistry (includes Medical Sciences) (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AF

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Waterloo

Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op)

OUAC WPS

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%“Mid-70s”70%80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4UENG4UMHF4USCH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it—
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Chemistry at 70%
  • Calculus and Vectors at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SCH4U
  • 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • +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
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published——250
What you studyChemistryBiological SciencesChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical SciencesAstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science
What it isYou study the structure and behaviour of atoms, molecules, and reactions: how substances interact, break down, and transform. Unlike a general science degree, this is a focused program in chemistry alone, and includes a mandatory co-op term where you work in a lab or industry setting. It suits students who enjoy hands-on lab work and want practical experience alongside theory before entering chemistry, materials, or pharmaceutical careers.You study chemistry alongside medical and biological sciences, learning how molecules, cells, and chemical processes work in living systems. This combines pure chemistry with applied health science rather than focusing only on one discipline. It suits students interested in understanding the chemical basis of medicine, pharmacology, or biochemistry without committing to a professional health program like medicine.Physical Sciences is a broad first-year program where you study foundational chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology before choosing a specialization in second year. The co-op option means you alternate between study and paid work terms at companies or research labs, giving you real experience in your field. This program suits students who are strong in math and science but not yet certain which specific physical science direction — from astronomy to polymer chemistry — they want to pursue.
The door tomajors you reach through itchemistrybiochemistrychemistrymedical scienceschemistryearth sciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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