International Year One (UTP II) Science
Overview
The Faculty of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University offers a wide variety of undergraduate programs across seven academic departments and are home to several leading-edge research centres.
Science faculty members are engaged in high-quality research, the advancement of scientific knowledge and the application of that knowledge to real-world problems. They bring their expertise and enthusiasm for research into the classroom. Many undergraduate students find opportunities to enrich their learning through involvement in Laurier research projects or through co-op work experience.
KEY INFORMATION
Duration
- 3 terms
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Location
- Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo campus
Your direct pathway into Wilfrid Laurier University
Program transfer options include:
- Biochemistry and Biotechnology (Honours BSc)
- Biology (Honours BSc)
- Biology (Honours BA)
- Biology and Chemistry (Honours BSc)
- Biology and Psychology (Honours BSc)
- Chemistry (Honours BSc)
- Chemistry and Physics (Honours BSc)
- Psychology (Honours BSc)
- Psychology and Neuroscience (Honours BSc)
- Science (Honours BSc)
- Science (Honours BSc) and LLB (Sussex) Stream
Faculty of Science Majors
Biochemistry and the associated sub-discipline of biotechnology are two of the fastest-growing areas of science. In this program, you’ll take several science courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and biochemistry and gain the skills you’ll need to succeed in a career in research, service, industry or academia.
This program’s integrative approach to biology emphasizes commonalities of life principles, forms, functions and processes from the molecular level to the biosphere. Biology (BSc) provides a firm foundation in biology, as well as in chemistry and math, preparing you for graduate work in biology or for professional postgraduate programs in environmental or health sciences.
Explore life’s common principles and processes, as well as its vast diversity, at the many levels of biological organization. A Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology provides you with foundations in biology, chemistry and math to prepare you for graduate work in biology or professional postgraduate programs in biology and the health sciences. This program is combined with Chemistry.
Explore life’s common principles and processes, as well as its vast diversity, at the many levels of biological organization. A Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology provides you with foundations in biology, chemistry and math to prepare you for graduate work in biology or professional postgraduate programs in biology and the health sciences. This program is combined with Psychology.
Everything is chemistry. From drugs and modern materials to light-emitting bulbs that illuminate our lives. Here, you’ll learn to develop processes and products, and gain insight to how these are shaped by environmental, cultural and economic issues.
Chemistry and Physics explores the chemical and physical properties of materials with a focus on unique properties at the nanoscale. You’ll graduate with a Bachelor of Science and a solid theoretical foundation in chemistry and physics through both classroom lectures and laboratory experiments.
Psychology involves the scientific study of behaviour and experience, including thinking, feeling and action. In the Psychology (BSc) program, you’ll explore courses related to the natural, life and social sciences. This blend of courses provides a broad foundation that you can apply to everyday issues ranging from individual variations in sensation to how languages are learned and why some people crave narcotics.
The Psychology and Neuroscience program provides you with a science education that includes broad exposure to the major sub-fields of psychology along with specialization in neuroscience. Training in other natural sciences complements the skills and knowledge acquired through studies in the neuroscience area.
This broad-based science program provides a solid theoretical and practical foundation in the sciences. You can explore your scientific interests before committing to a major or stay in Honours Science and graduate with an extensive science degree. Choose from many and diverse course offerings to support your career aspirations. This program can prepare you to apply for many professional and postgraduate programs in health or science.
In only six years, earn a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from Laurier and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom. Available with a Bachelor of Science in Honours Science. There is no requirement to write the LSAT entrance exam. In your final year, you’ll take courses that will prepare you to write the national accreditation exams. After you graduate, you’ll be ready to pursue a number of diverse law- and science-related careers.
Science Program Structure
During the International Year One (UTP Stage II): Science program, you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines. Below is a sample of the courses that you might take during the program:
- Calculus I
- Introduction to Programming
- Data Structures I
- Introduction to Indigenous Studies
- Design Thinking 1: Foundations
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Psychology I
- Understanding the Business Environment
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Communication Skills for Leadership
Science Progression Requirements
You will transfer into the Honours Bachelor of Science program in the Faculty of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University with 5.0 credits (10 courses) toward your degree upon successful completion of the International Year One (UTP Stage II): Faculty of Science (Honours BSc) program if you meet the following requirements:
- A minimum GPA of 5.00 (C) in CH130 and CH131, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.00 (C-)
- Completion of a minimum of 10 courses (5.0 credits) in the WLIC International Year One program, including the required courses BI110, BI111, CH130, CH131, MA100, EN190 or a writing course equivalent.
- WLIC students can use (both CH110 + CH111) or (both CH130 + CH131) to satisfy the CH130 and CH131 requirement in this program.
- For transfer the requirement will be a successful completion of MA100, and an overall GPA of 4.00.
- Completion of a minimum of 10 courses (5.0 credits) in the WLIC International Year One program, including the required courses BI110, B111, CH110, CH111, MA100, EN190 or a writing course equivalent.
- A minimum GPA of 5.00 (C) in CH130, CH131, BI110 and BI111, and a minimum overall GPA of 4.00 (C-)
- Completion of a minimum of 10 courses (5.0 credits) in the WLIC International Year One (UTP Stage II) program, including the required courses BI110, B111, CH130, CH131, MA100, EN190, or a writing course equivalent.
- WLIC students can use (both CH110 + CH111) or (both CH130 + CH131) to satisfy the CH130 and CH131 requirement in this program.
- A minimum GPA of 5.00 (C) in BI110, BI111, PS101 and PS102 and a minimum overall GPA of 4.00 (C-)
- Completion of a minimum of 10 courses (5.0 credits) in the WLIC International Year One program, including the required courses BI110, BI111, CH110, CH111, PS101, PS102, MA100, EN190, or a writing course equivalent.
- A minimum GPA of 5.00 (C) in CH130 and CH131, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.00 (C-)
- Completion of a minimum of 10 courses (5.0 credits) in the WLIC International Year One program, including the required courses CH130, CH131, MA100, EN190, or a writing course equivalent.
- WLIC students can use (both CH110 + CH111) or (both CH130 + CH131) to satisfy the CH130 and CH131 requirement in this program.
- A minimum GPA of 5.00 (C) in CH130 and CH131, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.00 (C-)
- Completion of a minimum of 10 courses (5.0 credits) in the WLIC International Year One program, including the required courses CH130, CH131, MA103, EN190, or a writing course equivalent.
- WLIC students can use (both CH110 + CH111) or (both CH130 + CH131) to satisfy the CH130 and CH131 requirement in this program.
- A minimum GPA of 5.00 (C) in PS101 and PS102, and a minimum overall GPA of 5.00 (C)
- Completion of a minimum of 10 courses (5.0 credits) in the WLIC International Year One program, including the required courses PS101, PS102, BI110, BI111, MA100, EN190 or a writing course equivalent.
- WLIC students can use MA103 to satisfy the MA100 requirement in this program.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 5.00 (C)
- Completion of a minimum of 10 courses (5.0 credits) in the WLIC International Year One program, including the required courses 3.0 credits from (BI110 and BI111), (CH110 and CH111), (CP104 and CP164), (PS101 and PS102), MA100, and EN190 or a writing course equivalent.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 8.00 (B)
- Completion of a minimum of 10 courses (5.0 credits) in the WLIC International Year One program, including the required courses 3.0 credits from (BI110 and BI111), (CH110 and CH111), (CP104 and CP164), (PS101 and PS102), MA100, and EN190 or a writing course equivalent.
You will transfer into the Honours Bachelor of Arts program in the Faculty of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University with 5.0 credits (10 courses) toward your degree upon successful completion of the UTP Stage II: Faculty of Science (Honours BA) program if you meet the following requirements:
Psychology (Honours BA) or Psychology (Honours BA) in combination with another Honours BA program
- A minimum GPA of 5.00 (C) in PS101 and PS102, and a minimum overall GPA of 4.00 (C-).
- Completion of a minimum of 10 courses (5.0 credits) in the WLIC International Year One program, including the required courses PS101, PS102, EN190 or a writing course equivalent
| Program | Courses to be Completed on Progression |
|---|---|
| Biology (BSc) | BI196, PC141 |
| Biology and Chemistry (BSc) | PC131, PC132 |
| Biochemistry and Biotechnology (BSc) | PC131 and PC132 or PC141 and PC142 |
| Chemistry (BSc) | PC131 and PC132 or PC141 and PC142 |
| Chemistry and Physics (BSc) | PC131 and PC132 or PC141 and PC142 |
| Computer Science (BSc) | MA122 |
| Computer Science and Psychology (BSc) | MA122 |
| Psychology (BSc) | UU150 |