3 programs, side by side

+ Add a program	Waterloo Honours Science (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WS ☆ Add to planRemove	Carleton Science – Non-Honours (3 years) OUAC CS ☆ Add to planRemove	York Science (BSc, First Year Only) OUAC YPU ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–83%“Low 80s”	78%	80–87%“Low to mid-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	MHF4USBI4USCH4U	ENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U	two of MCV4U, SES4U, SPH4U	one of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics	Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Neuroscience and Mental Health. Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Two credits from Calculus (MCV4U), Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U) or Physics (SPH4U) 3 best 4U/M courses Alternative Offers +2 more on the program page	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U or SPH4U or SBI4U 3 additional 4U/M courses +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	130	—	—
What you study	BiologyChemistryMaterials ScienceMolecular Biology, Biochemistry	ChemistryGeologyOthers in Physical SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine	ChemistryOthers in Physical SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to MedicinePhysics
What it is	This program lets you study science broadly — chemistry, physics, biology, materials science, and related fields — at university level. Unlike a specialized honours program in a single science, this one gives you flexibility to explore multiple areas before focusing deeper. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work in science-related industries. It suits students who are strong in math and sciences but not yet sure which direction to specialize in, or who want practical work experience alongside their degree.	A Science Non-Honours degree lets you study physical sciences — chemistry, geology, and related fields — without committing to a specialized honours stream. You complete a three-year program with broader course choices and fewer upper-level requirements than an honours degree, giving you flexibility to explore different areas before specializing or applying to professional programs. This suits students who want a solid science foundation, aren't sure which specialization to pursue, or plan to move into medicine, health sciences, or graduate study.	You start your first year studying foundational science — chemistry, physics, and related subjects that prepare you for medicine or specialized science programs. Rather than declare a major immediately, you complete a broad first year, then choose your focus (like biochemistry, physics, or health sciences) once you understand the field better. This suits students who know they want science but aren't certain which direction yet, or who want flexibility before committing.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo

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