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BA/BS in Materials and Nanosciences

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BA/BS in Materials and Nanosciences is a bachelor's degree in Materials Science programme taught at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 25,296 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Materials Science
International tuition: CAD 25,296 / semester

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

Program details

Overview

Materials and Nanosciences is an undergraduate program at the University of Waterloo leading to a Bachelor of Science in Materials and Nanosciences within the Faculty of Science. The curriculum covers the design of composite materials, ceramics, semiconductor materials, fuel cells, energy storage devices, and solar cells, combining chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Approximately half of the coursework is in Materials and Nanosciences courses, with the remaining half in chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses, giving students a background spanning multiple science disciplines and material types used in engineering and technology applications. 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 while completing the same core science curriculum as students in the regular program.

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 Materials and Nanosciences award?

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

How much does BA/BS in Materials and Nanosciences cost?

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

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