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BA/BS in Life Sciences

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #113 =

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BA/BS in Life Sciences is a bachelor's degree in Religious Studies programme offered by University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 25,296 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Religious Studies
International tuition: CAD 25,296 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Life Sciences is an undergraduate program at the University of Waterloo leading to a Bachelor of Science in a chosen major of Biochemistry, Biology, or Psychology, within the Faculty of Science. The curriculum covers the study of living organisms, ranging from microbiology and genetics at the cellular scale to the physiology and zoology of larger organisms, combining biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics to examine how living systems work and interact. Laboratory work and experiments begin in first year and continue throughout the degree. Students enter through the shared Life Sciences route before declaring one of the three majors, and the program is available in both co-op and regular (non-co-op) formats, with co-op students alternating academic terms with paid work terms.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario applicants need six Grade 12 U or 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.

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 Life Sciences award?

University of Waterloo awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Religious Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Life Sciences cost?

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

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