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Waterloo

Planning (Co-op Only)

OUAC WP

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U of T (St. George)

Life Sciences (including Psychology)

OUAC TLG

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–83%Low 80s83–90%Mid- to High 80s83–90%Mid- to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 75%)
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Physics (min. 70%)
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • Many programs also require or recommend 1 or more of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply.
  • An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application.
  • Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published20075
What you studyEnvironmental StudiesPlanningBiological SciencesChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringEnvironmental StudiesAnimal ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesEnvironmental Studies
What it isThis program teaches you how to design and manage the built and natural environments — from city neighborhoods and transportation systems to parks and land use. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at planning firms, municipalities, or environmental organizations, giving you real experience while you study. It suits people who want hands-on learning, enjoy solving problems about how communities develop, and are willing to commit to the co-op schedule.You study how to design systems and structures that protect the environment and manage natural resources — combining biology, chemistry, civil engineering, and earth science. Unlike a general engineering program, this one focuses specifically on water treatment, waste management, air quality, and land remediation. It suits students who want to solve real environmental problems with engineering tools and are willing to do mandatory work terms alongside their studies.This program covers the study of living organisms and human behaviour, from genetics and microbiology to ecology, nutrition, and psychology. You'll choose a focus area like biological sciences, animal science, environmental studies, or psychology, and take courses that build on that specialization. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom study and paid work in research labs, hospitals, or environmental organizations. It suits students curious about how life works at every scale, from cells to ecosystems to minds, and who want hands-on experience alongside theory.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlybiochemistrybiologyenvironmental sciencehealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo

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