Biomedical Sciences

    Biomedical Sciences

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 17,759 / per year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Biomedical Sciences

    About

    Aiming for a career in health care? This is the program for you.

    Study human and animal systems and their functions related to health, disease, and the healing process. Diversify your knowledge by learning about viruses, bacteria, and other microbes, and how these (along with genetic and environmental influences) can impact health.

    Examine how the body ages, how disease and injury impact it, and what diagnostic tools can identify physiological problems. You’ll start with foundational courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and math that prepare you to meet the admission requirements of most health-related professional schools.

    After first year, you’ll focus on human biology with courses in anatomy, physiology, histology, microbiology, and biochemistry. Add some complementary courses from science and related disciplines and then round out your degree with electives of your choice.

    Biomedical Sciences offers a broad education, a wide variety of hands-on and communication skills, and a strong base of lab safety. You’ll graduate ready for a career in biomedical laboratory research, education, health professions, or industry.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Science

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission requirements

    Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

    • English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
    • Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
    • Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
    • Two of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, Physics

    Admission averages: Low 80s

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    How to apply

    Apply to Life Sciences and select Biomedical Sciences as your major in first year.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 63
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Career

    What can you do with a Biomedical Sciences degree?

    Graduates commonly pursue careers in medicine, dentistry, and nursing working for medical research centres and hospitals as well as in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Many students also pursue further education such as medical school or specialized master's degrees.

    Graduates

    • Physician — Mount Sinai Hospital
    • Occupational Therapist — St. Mary's General Hospital
    • Production Coordinator — Apotex Pharmachem Inc.
    • Naturopathic Doctor Registered Acupuncturist — Don Valley Health and Wellness
    • Clinical Operations — Bayer (Canada) Inc.
    • Staff Optometrist — University of Waterloo
    • Research Data Management Coordinator — St. Michael's Hospital
    • Tissue Donation Coordinator — Trillium Gift of Life Foundation
    • Clinical Research Project Assistant — Hospital for Sick Children

    Learn about the future of careers in science.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    17,759 / per year

    Biomedical Sciences

    University of Waterloo

    University of Waterloo

    Canada

    Canada, Waterloo