Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy

University of Waterloo

Canada, Waterloo

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University of Waterloo

Canada , Waterloo

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines6-May-2036

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 47,000 / year

Next Intake 6-May-2036

Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy

About

Spreadsheets + science = career success

In the world of biotech, specialists who can understand both spreadsheets and gene sequencing are a hot commodity. Enrol in the only accountancy program in Canada that combines biotechnology, accounting, and paid co-op work terms.

You'll learn about biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology in the Faculty of Science. At the same time, you'll take accounting, auditing, financial management, and taxation courses in Waterloo's top-ranked School of Accounting and Finance.

Outside the classroom, you'll have all kinds of opportunities to get involved in competitions and student clubs. You'll graduate ready to succeed in your choice of fields: accounting, biotech business development, financial analysis, and more.

Get career-relevant skills. Our curriculum emphasizes case-based lectures and workshops, along with the communications and analytical skills you'll need for roles in leadership and management.
Build an awesome rأ©sumأ©. Explore possible career areas and acquire valuable on-the-job experience during your co-op work terms (experience that you may be able to credit toward a CPA designation!).

Disciplines

Faculty of Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Ontario students: six Grade 12U 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: High 80s

Career

What can I do with a degree in Biotechnology/CPA?

This program leads to the Master of Accounting program, which will qualify you to write the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants exam required to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Possible career areas

Audit and tax
Research and development monitoring and assessment
Pharmaceutical and medical technology

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 47,000 / year

How to Apply

If you plan to be a full-time Waterloo student, you'll apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), which handles applications to each of Ontario's universities.

Applying through the OUAC means that you'll apply and/or submit grades to the OUAC instead of multiple Ontario universities. OUAC will send your information to each Ontario university you apply to.

Ontario high school students

If you're currently registered in an Ontario high school, you'll apply using the OUAC 101 application and your high school will send your grade information to us.

All other students

You'll use the OUAC 105 application for full-time studies and you'll need to arrange for your transcripts to be sent to us.

If you're interested in part-time or online studies, there is a separate application process.

Be sure to apply by the application deadline (February 1 for most programs).

Within two weeks of receiving your application from the OUAC, we'll email you with your Waterloo student number and any actions you might need to take.

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