Biochemistry at Waterloo
Not directly. At University of Waterloo you apply to Life Sciences, then choose biochemistry you name Biochemistry as your major when you apply to Life Sciences.
The program you actually apply to
Life Sciences (Regular/Co-op)
80–83%OUAC WLSCo-op available
Prerequisites
- 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
When you choose biochemistry
You name Biochemistry as your major when you apply to Life Sciences.
What to watch for
"Apply to Life Sciences and select Biochemistry as your major." Biochemistry is one of only three majors under the Life Sciences code (with Biology and Psychology). Advanced Functions and Calculus and Vectors are both required on top of two sciences — the calculus requirement is what disqualifies students who assume a biochem degree only needs biology and chemistry.
The same application also gets you to
Life Sciences (Regular/Co-op) is the entry point for 4 other majors at Waterloo. You are not choosing between these at application time.
Biochemistry at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- Algomanot offered at Algoma
- BrockDirect entry73–77%
- Carletonvia Science - Honours (CT)78%
- Guelphvia Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours (GZ)80–91%
- Lakeheadvia Chemistry (includes Medical Sciences) (AF)70%
- LaurentianDirect entry70%
- Laurier (Waterloo)Direct entry73–77%
- McMastervia Life Sciences Gateway93–97%
- Nipissingnot offered at Nipissing
- Ontario Techvia Chemical Biology (DSH)70–73%
- Queen'svia Life Science & Biochemistry (QL)83–87%
- TMUvia Chemistry (SCH)70–75%
- TrentDirect entry70%
- U of T (Mississauga)via Chemical & Physical Sciences73–80%
- U of T (Scarborough)via Physical & Environmental Sciences (OUAC TSP)73–80%
- U of T (St. George)via Life Sciences (including Psychology)83–90%
- Westernvia Medical Sciences (ESM)83–90%
- WindsorDirect entry70–75%
- YorkDirect entry80–87%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. Waterloo’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.