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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
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Your direct pathway into Wilfrid Laurier University

High School
Wilfrid Laurier International College
2nd Year at Wilfrid Laurier University

Program transfer options include:

  • Biology (Honours BA)
  • Psychology (Honours BSc)
  • Psychology and Neuroscience (Honours BSc)
  • Science (Honours BSc)
  • Science (Honours BSc) and LLB (Sussex) Stream

Degree Options: General Degree (after 3 years)

WLIC students are admitted into a four-year honours degree pathway at Wilfrid Laurier University. After progressing from WLIC, you will have the option to continue with the four-year honours degree or, if you prefer, to apply to graduate after three years with a general degree.

To be eligible to graduate with a general degree after three years, students must:

  • Meet the progression requirements for their program (eligible to enter Year 4 of an honours degree).
  • Successfully complete all courses that normally constitute the first three years of their honours program.
  • Successfully complete a minimum of 15.0 credits.

If you are considering the general degree option, you should first speak with your WLIC advisor, and later your Laurier advisor, to ensure you are on track and understand the application process.

Faculty of Science Majors

Psychology (Honours BSc)

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.

Psychology and Neuroscience

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.

Science

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.

Science and LLB (Sussex) Stream

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:

Biology (Honours BSc)
  • A minimum GPA of 5.00 (C) in BI110 and BI111, 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.
  • WLIC students can use MA103 plus any junior or senior 0.5 credit (does not have to be in MA) to satisfy the MA100+MA101 requirement in this program.
Psychology and Neuroscience (Honours BSc)
  • 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.
Science (Honours BSc)
  • 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.
  • WLIC students can use MA103 plus any junior or senior 0.5 credit (does not have to be in MA) to satisfy the MA100+MA101 requirement in this program.
Science (Honours BSc) and LLB (Sussex) Stream
  • 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.
  • WLIC students can use MA103 plus any junior or senior 0.5 credit (does not have to be in MA) to satisfy the MA100+MA101 requirement in this program.

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:

Biology (Honours BA)

  • 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.

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
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