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4 programs, side by side

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Chemistry (BSc)

OUAC UHC

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Trent (Durham)

Honours Science

OUAC ROX

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Trent (Durham)

Science and Business

OUAC ROO

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s75%70%70% minimumNot publishedN/A
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of ISC4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, 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 or FRA4U
  • MHF4U or MCV4U
  • One of the following: SBI4U, SCH4U, ISC4U, SPH4U
  • Students who do not have the 4U Math prerequisite can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first year.
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
  • A 4U math is recommended
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
  • MHF4U or MCV4U recommended
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNoNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published200200
What you studyChemistryComputer ScienceDesignInterdisciplinary StudiesOthers in TechnologyAgricultureAnthropologyArchaeologyBiological SciencesAgricultureAnthropologyArchaeologyAstronomy
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 computer science and design together in a hands-on, project-based way rather than as separate subjects. The program emphasizes learning through real problems and experimentation, so you'll build working projects alongside traditional coursework. This suits people who want to understand how technology and design connect and prefer learning by doing.Honours Science is a broad science degree where you choose your major from fields like biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science, or archaeology. Unlike a general science program, an honours degree requires you to specialize in one subject and complete more advanced courses in that area. It suits students who want a strong grounding in science but haven't yet decided on one specific career path, or who want deeper knowledge in a particular field.This program combines science courses with business studies, so you study both scientific subjects like chemistry, biology, or computer science alongside accounting, management, and economics. Unlike a straight science degree, you gain practical knowledge of how science-based industries operate and how to manage projects or companies. It suits students who want a science career but also care about the business side — whether that's starting a science company, managing research teams, or working in science-related industries.
The door tomajors you reach through itchemistryApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by averageNone published by average
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoTrent University — Durham GTA on OUInfoTrent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo

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