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	Laurier (Waterloo) Chemistry (BSc) OUAC UHC Remove	Ottawa Music and Biochemistry (5-year double degree) OUAC OUC Remove	Laurentian Éducation concurrente avec Science – moyen/intermédiaire OUAC LCE Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	75%“75 %”	75%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U	MCV4U MHF4U	MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U	one of FIF4U, FRA4U
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 MCV4U MHF4U 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics. +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
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes Audition Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	No
Degree	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—
What you study	Chemistry	Chemistry Interdisciplinary Studies Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Music	Animal Science Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer Science
What it is	You 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 and biochemistry alongside music performance or theory over five years, earning two degrees at once. Unlike a single major, you commit equal time to both fields, which means rigorous lab work and science courses paired with music ensemble, applied lessons, or composition. This suits students who have genuine strength and passion in both science and the arts, and want to pursue careers that might combine them or keep both paths open.	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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	chemistry	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Laurentian University on OUInfo

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