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BA/BS in Biomedical Sciences

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #113 =

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At University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada, BA/BS in Biomedical Sciences is offered as a bachelor's degree in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 25,296 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
International tuition: CAD 25,296 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

Biomedical Sciences at the University of Waterloo leads to a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, at the undergraduate level, offered only as a regular (non-co-op) program. The curriculum studies human and animal systems and their functions in relation to health, disease, and the healing process, covering viruses, bacteria, and microbes, genetic and environmental influences on health, and the diagnostic tools used to investigate physiological problems. The program is deliberately offered without a co-op option, to reduce the overall time students spend completing their undergraduate degree. Students gain a broad science education along with hands-on laboratory skills, communication skills, and training in laboratory safety. Graduates are prepared for biomedical laboratory research, further health professional education, teaching, or work in industry.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry from Ontario high school into the Faculty of Science. Required: six Grade 12 U/M courses including English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions, and Calculus and Vectors, each with a minimum final grade of 70%, plus two of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics. Admission is competitive, with an admission average trend in the low 80s.

About University of Waterloo

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1957
Students: 41,000
QS rank: #113 =
Programs: 297
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Biomedical Sciences award?

University of Waterloo awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Biomedical Sciences cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 25,296 per semester.

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