- HBA · 4 years
- Work experience details
- ~High 80s to low 90s
Biomedical Sciences
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Regular study. Optional research, teaching and EDGE experiences.
Work experience
Regular study. Optional research, teaching and EDGE experiences.
Waterloo Biomedical Sciences BSc~Low 80s
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: Low 80s. Historical guidance checked November 2026. Waterloo’s published Ontario guide is approximate. Fall 2027 is the first intake under the separate WBS application.
OUInfo Biomedical Sciences application code WBS
Deadlines
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Next deadline
OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades
2027 entry
School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.
Other deadline details
No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry
- No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
- No single OUAC deadline
- University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply
Full source wording
Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.
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Requirements
Admission requirements
High-school prerequisites
ENG4UEnglish70% min.
MHF4UAdvanced Functions70% min.
MCV4UCalculus and Vectors70% min.
SBI4U / SCH4U / SES4U / MDM4U / SPH4UTwo of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management or Physics
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses, including one additional U or M course beyond the prerequisites.
- EAE4U is equivalent to ENG4U.
Application steps
Entry terms · Fall
September 2027 first-year entry for Biomedical Sciences (WBS).
Waterloo September 2027 application and document deadlinesStep 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
Step 3Declaration of Academic Experience (DAE)
- Complete the DAE in the Waterloo applicant portal. It updates your checklist with any required documents.
Step 4Select Biomedical Sciences (WBS). Apply directly to Biomedical Sciences. The course sequence starts in first year.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
Step 5Complete the Declaration of Academic Experience in the applicant portal.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
Step 6Submit the documents requested in the portal. Check the English-language requirements if they apply to you.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
Degree requirements
Required courses and electives
- Complete 2.0 units of 400-level Biology electives plus at least 0.5 more unit of 400-level electives.
- Use the academic calendar and the recommended course sequence to choose approved Biology, Science and program electives.
Program facts
Entering average~Low 80s
Waterloo’s published Ontario guide is approximate. Fall 2027 is the first intake under the separate WBS application.
OUInfo Biomedical Sciences application code WBSOUInfo Biomedical Sciences application code WBSWork experienceRegular study. Optional research, teaching and EDGE experiences.
Majors & specializations
Biomedical Sciences is a standalone Waterloo degree from September 2027. Graduate and professional degrees require a separate application.
Bioinformatics Option
BSc
Study biology using computational and statistical methods.
Courses
Waterloo’s 2026–27 recommended sequence. Elective timing and course availability can vary.
Year 1 · Fall3 listed
Two electives. The Physics 121 and lab option may be taken in fall, moving one elective to winter.
BIOL 130 / 130LIntroductory Cell Biology and Laboratory- CHEM 120 / 120LGeneral Chemistry 1 and Laboratory
- MATH 127Calculus 1 for the Sciences
Year 1 · Winter4 listed
One elective.
- BIOL 239Genetics
- CHEM 123 / 123LGeneral Chemistry 2 and Laboratory
PHYS 111 / 111LPhysics 1 and LaboratoryOr PHYS 121 and 121L in fall.
- ENGL 193 / COMMST 193Communication in the Sciences
Choose one.
Year 2 · Fall4 listed
One elective.
- BIOL 201Human Anatomy
- BIOL 240 / 240LFundamentals of Microbiology and Laboratory
- BIOL 273Principles of Human Physiology 1
- CHEM 266 / 266LBasic Organic Chemistry 1 and Laboratory
Year 2 · Winter4 listed
One program elective.
- BIOL 241Introduction to Applied Microbiology
- BIOL 373 / 373LPrinciples of Human Physiology 2 and Laboratory
- CHEM 237 / 237LIntroductory Biochemistry and Laboratory
STAT 202Introductory Statistics for Scientists
Year 3 · Fall1 listed
One Biology elective, one Science elective, one program elective and one other elective.
- BIOL 308Principles of Molecular Biology
Year 3 · Winter1 listed
One Biology elective, one 300- or 400-level Science elective, one program elective and one other elective.
- BIOL 302Functional Histology
Year 4 · Fall and winter2 listed
Each term includes two 400-level Biology electives, one 300- or 400-level Science elective and two other electives. Check prerequisites and availability.
- BIOL 441Advances in Immunology
One example from the approved Biology elective list.
- BIOL 449Public Health Microbiology
One example from the approved Biology elective list.
Elective choices
- Biology electives must come from the approved list. Waterloo recommends BIOL 361 as one option.
- Program electives use the approved interdisciplinary list. The Science elective list includes suggestions across Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences and Physics.
Study routes
Biomedical Sciences is a standalone Waterloo degree from September 2027. Graduate and professional degrees require a separate application.
- Honours Biomedical Sciences · Regular BSc.
- Optional minors include Psychology and Medical Physiology.
- An optional Biotechnology Technician diploma is offered with Conestoga College.
Careers
Career examples
Production Coordinator- Research Data Management Coordinator
- Tissue Donation Coordinator
- Physician
Occupational Therapist- Staff Optometrist
Employers in student profiles
6
- Apotex Pharmachem Inc.
- St. Michael’s Hospital
- Trillium Gift of Life Foundation
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- St. Mary’s General Hospital
- University of Waterloo
Career sectors
4
- Biomedical laboratory research
- Education
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
Scope and qualifications
Waterloo lists medicine, optometry, pharmacy, dentistry and specialized graduate study as possible next steps. Separate entry requirements apply.
Waterloo alumni examples. Regulated health professions require further study or credentials.
Costs
Program or faculty
| Program or faculty | Ontario | Other Canadian | International | Books and supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Financial Management, Sustainability and Financial Management | $9,000 | $10,000 | $58,000 | $1,500 |
| Architecture | $14,000 | $15,000 | $75,000 | $8,100 |
| Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) Double Degree | $17,000 | $20,000 | $75,000 | $1,500 |
| Business Administration (Laurier) and Mathematics (Waterloo) Double Degree | $15,000 | $15,000 | $64,000 | $1,500 |
| Computer Science | $16,000 | $18,000 | $73,000 | $1,500 |
| Computing and Financial Management | $11,000 | $12,000 | $64,000 | $1,500 |
| Faculty of Arts | $9,000 | $10,000 | $58,000 | $1,500 |
| Faculty of Engineering, Software Engineering | $19,000 | $21,000 | $75,000 | $1,500 |
| Faculty of Environment | $9,000 | $10,000 | $51,000 | $1,500 |
| Faculty of Health | $9,000 | $10,000 | $54,000 | $1,500 |
| Faculty of Science | $9,000 | $10,000 | $54,000 | $1,500 |
| Geography and Aviation | $9,000 | $10,000 | $51,000 | $1,500 |
| Science and Aviation | $9,000 | $10,000 | $54,000 | $1,500 |
| Global Business and Digital Arts | $14,000 | $16,000 | $56,000 | $1,500 |
| Mathematics (includes 16 majors), Mathematics/ Business Administration, Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy | $9,000 | $10,000 | $62,000 | $1,500 |
| Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management | $12,000 | $14,000 | $63,000 | $1,500 |
First-year estimate
2026–27 · Two terms · CAD
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Tuition and incidental fees$9,000
Books and supplies$1,500
Residence$8,254
Residence
Meal plan$8,040
Meal plan
Estimated total$26,794
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