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University of Waterloo

Science and Aviation

Program Information

School:University of Waterloo
Faculty:Faculty of Science
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Physical Sciences
Description:

Is your head in the clouds? Earn a Bachelor of Science degree and your integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence through the largest university aviation program in Canada. Customize your studies to include courses from a range of scientific disciplines, such as physics or earth sciences. Whichever courses you choose, you’ll graduate with more than 225 flight hours.

URL:Science and Aviation at University of Waterloo
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Scholarships:27
Careers:2

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*85 to 90
Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

  •  Grade12 English (ENG4U) 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions 
  •  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
  • 2 of  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Earth and Space Science  or  Grade12 Mathematics of Data Management 

English (ENG4U – min. 70%); Advanced Functions (min. 70%); Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%); any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics

Additional Admission Requirements:

    An Admission Information Form is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application.

    Program briefing session and Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certification required. For Permanent Residents and international students, the Aviation Language Proficiency Demonstration (ALPD) is also required.

    Not an Ontario high school student?

    We'll accept equivalent courses from other provinces and systems of study. Visit Waterloo's website to view the specific requirements for your province or country.

    If your first language is not English, please refer to our English language requirements and eligible tests.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on March 18, 2026