Wilfrid Laurier University

Chemistry (BSc)

Wilfrid Laurier University

Faculty:Faculty of Science - Waterloo
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:Chemistry, General
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $6,059
National: $6,362
International: $34,880

Tuition and incidental fees are charged based on your year of entry and the number of courses in which you are registered. Please visit the Laurier website to learn more about tuition and fees.

Careers:Chemists

Description:

Gain a solid theoretical foundation in chemistry and master experimental techniques in a program that balances innovative classroom experiences with time in the lab. This program is small, so there are many opportunities to interact with faculty and conduct research under their supervision and mentorship. Customize your degree by taking a concentration.

The Canadian Society for Chemistry has accredited the "With Thesis" version of this program.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75 to 100
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions 
English at 60%, MHF4U 60%, SCH4U 70%. CHEM + MATH: MCV4U 60%. Transfer Requirements
Students applying to this program from another post-secondary institution are encouraged to review our transfer-specific requirements. This page will show you the admission requirements for your unique transfer situation and provide more details about transferring to Laurier.
Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Prerequisites section.
International Admission Requirements
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:

  • Average admission range: mid 70s
  • Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
  • Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering algebra, trigonometry, and functions at 60%
  • Senior or grade 12 Chemistry at 70%
  • All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average

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  • Average admission range: mid 70s
  • Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
  • Senior or grade 12 Chemistry at 70%
  • Senior or grade 12 Biology at 70%
  • Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering algebra, trigonometry and functions at 60%
  • All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average

Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected].
Test Scores:
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or DuoLingo [min. 120] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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