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Laurier (Waterloo)

Chemistry (BSc)

OUAC UHC

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Western

Science

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s77–80%High 70s80–87%Low to mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4UENG4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, 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.
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published54550
What you studyChemistryBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipEnvironmental StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistry
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 how to run and launch businesses while learning environmental science and sustainability principles. This combines business skills with ecological knowledge, so you understand both profit and environmental impact. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom and paid work terms, giving you real workplace experience in green business and sustainability roles. It suits people who want to work in business but care about environmental problems.This is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.
The door tomajors you reach through itchemistryApplied to directlybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatistics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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