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, Brantford campus*
Your direct pathway into Wilfrid Laurier University
*Students in the Faculty of Science will complete their International Year One studies at the Brantford campus and, upon successful completion of the program, will transfer to complete their degree at Laurier’s Waterloo campus.
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)
- Data Science (Honours BSc)
- Financial Mathematics and Analytics (Honours BA)
- Financial Mathematics and Analytics (Honours BSc)
- Mathematics (Honours BA)
- Mathematics and Data Analytics (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.
From applied cryptography to mobile computing, Computer Science will help you develop strong algorithm analysis and design skills in procedural, object-oriented and low-level languages. Our Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science program provides the hands-on experience that is key to understanding computing fundamentals with an optional introduction to functional, parallel and logical paradigms.
Gain insights into the human brain and human behaviour by studying the biological aspects of psychology. Study significant sub-fields of psychology and take complementary science courses in the natural and life sciences. In your upper years, you can participate in hands-on research with innovative faculty. This program is combined with Computer Science.
Data-driven decision making has become an industry standard, creating unprecedented demand for data-oriented professionals to analyze patterns and models for all kinds of data, with applications ranging from scientific discovery to business intelligence and analytics. The first undergraduate degree of its kind in Canada, the Data Science program addresses the data-related needs of modern business industries.
Laurier’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Financial Mathematics program is structured to teach you mathematics and its financial applications with a focus on how mathematics is connected with social science and business.
The program’s modern approach involves simultaneously analyzing financial risks, evaluating prices of complex securities, valuing investments and combined assets, and liability management.
Mathematics is a discipline that is, and has always been, central to learning, to discovery, and to the intellectual enterprise. The Mathematics (BA) program provides training in mathematics to analyze complex problems in organizations and enterprises through a focus on the mathematics and statistics used in the social sciences, humanities and business.
Mathematics is a discipline that is, and has always been, central to learning, to discovery, and to the intellectual enterprise. The Mathematics (BA) program provides training in mathematics to analyze complex problems in organizations and enterprises through a focus on the mathematics and statistics used in the social sciences, humanities and business.
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 BI110, BI111, 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, MA103, EN190.
- For transfer the requirement will be a successful completion of MA103, and an overall GPA of 4.00 or competitive entry.
- Completion of a minimum of 10 courses (5.0 credits) in the WLIC International Year One program, including the required courses EC120, EC140, EN190 or a writing course equivalent, and 1.0 credit from (both BI110 and BI111) or (both CH110 and CH111) or (both CP104 and CP164).
- 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, MA103, EN190.
- 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, MA103, EN190.
- 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.
- 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.
Computer Science (Honours BSc)
- A minimum GPA of 5.00 (C) in CP104 and CP164 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 CP104, CP164, MA103, EN190.
- A minimum GPA of 5.00 (C) in CP104 and CP164, 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 CP104, CP164, MA103, PS101, PS102.
- A minimum GPA of 5.00 (C) in CP104 and CP164 and an 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 BU111, CP104, CP164, MA103, EN190.
- For transfer the requirement will be a successful completion of MA103, and an overall GPA of 4.00 or competitive entry.
- Completion of a minimum of 10 courses (5.0 credits) in the WLIC International Year One program, including the required courses MA103, EC120, EC140, EN190 or a writing course equivalent.
- 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 MA103, CP104, CP164, EC120, EC140, EN190.
- 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 MA103, EN190, 1.0 credit from both BI110 and BI111 or both CH110 and CH111 or both CP104 and CP164.
Mathematics and Data Analytics (Honours BSc)
- For transfer the requirement will be a successful completion of MA103, and an overall GPA of 4.00 or competitive entry.
- Completion of a minimum of 10 courses (5.0 credits) in the WLIC International Year One program, including the required courses MA103, 1.0 credit from (both BI110 and BI111) or (both CH110 and CH111) or (both CP104 and CP164), and EN190 or a writing course equivalent.
- 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, BI110, BI111, MA103, EN190.
- 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, MA103, EN190.
- 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 BI110, BI111, CH110, CH111, MA103, EN190.
- 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 BI110, BI111, CH110, CH111, MA103, EN190.
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:
- A minimum overall GPA of 4.00 (C-).
- Completion of a minimum of 10 courses (5.0 credits) in the WLIC UTP program, including the required courses MA103, EN190.
- A minimum GPA of 5.00 (C) in 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 UTP program, including the required courses BI110, B111, EN190.
Program | Courses to be Completed on Progression |
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Data Science (BSc) | MA120 or MA121, MA122, DATA100 |
Computer Science (BSc) | MA122 |
Mathematics (BSc/BA) | MA104, MA121, MA122 |
Financial Math (BSc/BA) | MA104, MA121, MA122, MA170 |
Biology (BSc) | BI196, PC141 |
Biology and Chemistry (BSc) | PC131, PC132 |
Chemistry (BSc) | PC131 and PC132 or PC141 and PC142 |
Biochemistry and Biotechnology (BSc) | PC131 and PC132 or PC141 and PC142 |
Chemistry and Physics (BSc) | PC131 and PC132 or PC141 and PC142 |
Psychology (BSc) | UU150 |
Computer Science and Psychology (BSc) | MA122 |