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Science (General)

Description

If your biology, chemistry, and physics classes were what excited you in high school, then a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree may be the right university program for you!
 
Science drives so many innovations. From exploring the deepest part of the oceans to taking pictures of black holes, a Bachelor of Science degree opens up the world for you to explore.
 
At university, the range of science courses is amazing... well beyond what you're taught in high school. It branches into so many fascinating and challenging avenues – and you'll be able to customize your BSc degree so that it uniquely fits you and your goals.
Majors in a BSc can range from astronomy to zoology, depending on the university. At Waterloo, there are nearly 20 majors leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Medical Physics
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accounting
  • Chemistry
  • Climate and Environmental Change
  • Earth Sciences
  • Environmental Science
  • Health Sciences
  • Honours Science
  • Kinesiology
  • Psychology
  • Materials and Nanosciences
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Science and Aviation
  • Science and Business
 
TYPES OF DEGREES YOU CAN EARN

Three-year general degree
  • Usually requires 30 courses
  • Can be completed online or on a part-time basis
  • For part-time studies, it takes a minimum of five years to complete a degree (if you take two courses in each of Waterloo’s three terms per year)
  • As a full-time student, it would normally take three years to complete (five courses in two of Waterloo’s three terms per year). You could complete it faster by taking courses in each of our three terms per year.
Four-year honours degree
  • Usually requires 40 courses and a higher average than the four-year general degree
  • May have a slightly different set of required courses than a general degree
  • Requires on-campus studies (except for the majors listed below)
  • Normally requires full-time studies (except for Liberal Studies, Social Development Studies, Recreation, and Social Work which are available through part-time studies)
  • As a full-time student, it would normally take four years to complete (five courses in two of Waterloo’s three terms per year). You could complete it faster by taking courses in each of our three terms per year.
  • If you're interested in continuing your education in a graduate program (master’s or PhD) or with a professional degree (e.g., law, education/ teaching, medicine), you'll normally need an Honours degree.  
Four-year general degree
  • Usually requires 40 courses
  • Can be completed online or on a part-time basis
  • For part-time studies, it takes a minimum of nearly seven years to complete a degree (if you take two courses in each of Waterloo’s three terms per year)
  • As a full-time student, it would normally take four years to complete (five courses in two of Waterloo’s three terms per year). You could complete it faster by taking courses in each of our three terms per year.
  • Full-time studies
  • Three or more courses per term (a typical full-time course load is five courses)
  • Part-time studies
  • One or two courses per term 
It make take less time for you to complete a degree if you receive transfer credit for previous college or university studies.
 
General Science Degree Requirements
 
Three-Year General Science is only available in the regular system of study.
 
This plan allows students to pursue a broad range of Science subjects or focus, to a limited extent, in a particular Science subject area. Students graduate with a Bachelor of Science, Three-Year General program degree. Minors can be attached to this degree where permitted.
 
Continuing in Three-Year General Science requires a minimum cumulative overall average of 55% and a minimum cumulative Science average of 55%. Science labs taken beyond 1.0 unit will not count toward unit requirements, but will be included in both cumulative averages.
 
Successful completion requires:
 
15.0 total units, distributed as follows:
  • 14.0 lecture units of which at least 7.5 units are 200-level or higher, distributed as follows:
  1. 6.5 Science units chosen from: BIOL, CHEM, EARTH, MNS, PHYS, SCI (excluding SCI 237), which must include:
- 2.0 Year One Science lecture units (any two from the following four subject sets):
  • CHEM 120, CHEM 123 or CHEM 121, CHEM 125
  • EARTH 121, EARTH 122
  • PHYS 111, PHYS 112 or PHYS 121, PHYS 122
  • Two 100- or 200-level BIOL courses (excluding BIOL 225 and BIOL 280/PHYS 280)
  • 3.5 units, any level
  • 1.0 unit, 300-level or higher (excluding SCI units)
  • 0.5 unit: COMMST 193/ENGL 193
  • 1.0 Mathematics unit chosen from: ACTSC, AMATH, CO, CS, MATH, PMATH, STAT (excluding CS 100 and MATH 103)
  • 6.0 elective units chosen from any subject, any level
  • 1.0 Science lab unit, distributed as follows:
  1. 0.5 to 1.0 unit of Science labs associated with the two chosen Year One Science lecture units (any two sets from the following four subject sets):
  • CHEM 120L, CHEM 123L or CHEM 121L, CHEM 125L
  • EARTH 121L, EARTH 122L
  • PHYS 111L, PHYS 112L or PHYS 121L, PHYS 122L
  • 100- or 200-level BIOL labs if selected lecture has associated lab course (e.g., BIOL 130, BIOL 130L)
  • up to 0.5 unit of Science labs or lectures, any level
Additional conditions:
  • A maximum of 3.0 SCI course units count towards the Science units.
  • 100-level BIOL units not required towards Year One Science lecture units count as 200-level units.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

Overview

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  • Institution: University of Waterloo
  • Program type: Bachelors Degree
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: BSc
  • Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.