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Waterloo Science and Aviation

University of Waterloo

The published admission average for Science and Aviation at University of Waterloo is 83–87% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code WSV.

You study the science underlying how aircraft work and operate, combining physics, mathematics, and engineering principles with aviation-specific knowledge. This differs from a straight aeronautics or engineering program because it keeps a broader science foundation rather than narrowing early into specialized engineering design. It suits students who are strong in math and physics, curious about flight, but not yet certain they want a full engineering degree.

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Admission average

83–87%

OUAC code

WSV

First-year spaces

50

University of Waterloo publishes this as “Mid-80s”

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What’s the Waterloo Science and Aviation acceptance rate?

University of Waterloo doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Science and Aviation, and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 83–87% for September 2027 entry. Waterloo acceptance rate, program by program

Admission requirements

Required
ENG4U, MCV4U, MHF4U
Choose two of
MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Recommended, not required
SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U

Waterloo’s own wording

  • 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
  • + 1 additional 4U/M course
  • + Recommended: SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • + See Ontario high school course codes.

How many other programs require these outright:

Also required

  • Program briefing session and Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certification required. For Permanent Residents and international students, the Aviation Language Proficiency Demonstration (ALPD) is also required.

What it costs

First-year tuition at Waterloo is $6,250 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. Engineering ($14,248) and Computer Science and Data Science ($13,126) cost more. Waterloo tuition, program by program

Source: University of Waterloo on Ontario Universities’ Info. Grade ranges change year to year and are not guarantees — confirm with the university before you apply.

What this leads to

The picture for interdisciplinary studies as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.

Most graduates end up in human resources, marketing, project management, public relations, social services, healthcare administration, or research assistant roles. You'd likely start as a coordinator, junior analyst, or program officer in nonprofits, government agencies, or medium-sized companies.

In its favour

  • Stable employment with 5% annual growth, and competitive entry salaries around $55,000
  • Flexible for career changes—you can pivot into new sectors later without retraining
  • Suits smaller organizations and nonprofits where people wear multiple hats
  • Less specialized than engineering or nursing, so you're not locked into one field

Worth knowing

  • Employers often don't know how to evaluate this degree—they prefer specific majors, so your resume needs stronger hustle
  • No clear occupational niche: 37% of graduates end up in jobs that span multiple industries rather than one defined role
  • Entry-level research assistant and content coordinator jobs—where most graduates start—are already being automated by AI
  • Canadian employers show mixed acceptance of interdisciplinary graduates compared to other countries

How AI is changing this work

About 48% of roles suited to interdisciplinary graduates could be affected by AI in the next decade. The automation threat is real in research support and junior writing roles. What's not being automated yet is higher-level work: using AI to inform decisions about policy, ethics, business strategy, or organizational change. You'll need to quickly move beyond data-gathering and into roles where you're deciding what to do with AI outputs, or you'll be competing with a tool instead of a person.

Where this came from (6 sources)
  1. 1. 18 Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Programs in Canada - Study Abroad | educations.com
  2. 2. 132 Interdisciplinary Studies jobs in Canada
  3. 3. Career Opportunities in Interdisciplinary Studies in Canada
  4. 4. 2026 What Can You Do With an Interdisciplinary Studies Degree? | Research.com
  5. 5. Interdisciplinary Studies Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)
  6. 6. Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (PhD) | Graduate School at The University of British Columbia (UBC)

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