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3 programs, side by side

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Chemistry (BSc)

OUAC UHC

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U of T (Mississauga)

Visual Studies

OUAC TEV

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s73–80%Mid to high 70s75%75% (regular and co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
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
  • English (ENG4U)
  • 1 Math credit (4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published6050
What you studyChemistryCinematics & PhotographyDesignFine ArtCinematics & PhotographyCreative WritingDesignMedia and Communication Studies
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.Visual Studies is the study of how images, film, photography, and design communicate meaning and shape culture. You'll learn theory, history, and hands-on practice across cinematography, photography, fine art, and design. This program suits students who want to understand visual culture deeply and develop creative skills, rather than train narrowly for a specific design or film production role.You study how to create and produce media across film, photography, writing, and design, learning both the technical skills and creative thinking behind what you see on screens and in print. Unlike a pure communication theory program, this one emphasizes hands-on production and design work alongside studying media's role in society. It suits people who want to make things, not just analyze them, and who enjoy combining visual, written, and conceptual work.
The door tomajors you reach through itchemistryApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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