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Published rangetheir exact wording83–87%Mid-80s83–87%Mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English (ENG4U – min. 78%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Physics (min. 70%)
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Chemistry 4U
  • Physics 4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • Qualified applicants will be invited to submit a portfolio.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc
First-year intakewhere published75100
What you studyArchitectureBuildingDesignAstronomyChemistryOthers in Physical SciencesPhysics
What it isYou study how to design and plan buildings and structures, learning both the creative design side and the technical skills needed to make buildings work safely and function well. This program requires you to do paid work terms at architecture firms throughout your degree, alternating with school semesters, so you graduate with real professional experience. It suits people who want hands-on learning alongside theory and are ready to balance intensive coursework with workplace responsibility.This is a first-year science program that teaches you foundational chemistry, physics, and related subjects before you specialize. Unlike going directly into a single honours program, you spend your first year exploring different branches of physical science, then choose your final degree path — either a pure science degree or a combined science and engineering degree. It suits students who are strong in math and science but aren't yet sure whether they want to focus purely on theory or blend science with applied engineering.
The door tomajors you reach through itarchitecturechemistryphysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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