Everybody deserves to be healthy, no matter who they are or where they live. Take a “cell to society” approach to human health – learning how biological and social factors impact everything from cancer to addictions and from infectious diseases to aging. Then put your customizable degree to work with real-world projects and community engagement opportunities. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 85 to 90 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 Biology
- Grade12 Chemistry
- Grade12 English
- Grade12 Mathematics
Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%); Biology (min. 70%); Chemistry (min. 70%); any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%) |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Areas of focus available within the program: Addictions, Mental Health and Policy Minor; Aging Studies Option; Neuroscience; Gerontology Minor; Health Informatics Option; Health Research Specialization; and Pre-Clinical Specialization. If you're interested in both the co-op and regular systems of study for Health Sciences, applying to both streams is recommended. Due to the number of applications we receive for competitiveness of this program, we can't guarantee that if you're not offered a space in a co-op program that you'll be considered for the regular option. Not an Ontario high school student? We'll accept equivalent courses from other provinces and systems of study. Visit Waterloo's website to view the specific requirements for your province or country. If your first language is not English, please refer to our English language requirements and eligible tests. |
* 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.