Everybody deserves to be healthy, no matter who they are or where they live. Take a “cell to society” approach to human health – learning how biological and social factors impact everything from cancer to addictions and from infectious diseases to aging. Then put your customizable degree to work with real-world projects and community engagement opportunities.

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

•  Grade12 Biology 
•  Grade12 Chemistry 
•  Grade12 English 
•  Grade12 Mathematics 

Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%); Biology (min. 70%); Chemistry (min. 70%); any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%)

Areas of focus available within the program: Addictions, Mental Health and Policy Minor; Aging Studies Option; Neuroscience; Gerontology Minor; Health Informatics Option; Health Research Specialization; and Pre-Clinical Specialization. If you're interested in both the co-op and regular systems of study for Health Sciences, applying to both streams is recommended. Due to the number of applications we receive for competitiveness of this program, we can't guarantee that if you're not offered a space in a co-op program that you'll be considered for the regular option.

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.