Undergraduate academic requirements
- High school diploma
- High school transcripts should have a printed graduation date
Program
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee34,880CAD
- Start dateJan, Sep
Program overview
What Wilfrid Laurier University says about their program:
Explore the fundamental chemistry of life and harness technology to improve the quality of life on Earth. Biochemistry is a multidisciplinary science that draws on core components of chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and genetics. Biotechnology is the application of biochemistry to develop technologies, materials and products. Gain theoretical and practical skills in molecular biosciences to meet the needs of industry and research.
Admission requirements
English proficiency
Undergraduate
- IELTS
6.5, Reading 6, Writing 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6
- TOEFL
83, Reading 20, Writing 20, Speaking 20, Listening 20
- PTE Academic
59
- Cambridge (CAE)
176
- Duolingo
120
- CAEL
70
English tests might not be required for students in countries where English is an official language. Please contact our advisors to get more information
English proficiency waivers
- Submit a copy of your transcript showing that you have studied in an English-language school system for at least three years.
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic transcripts
- Official translations
- Application form
- Diploma of previous studies
- English test scores or waivers
- Portfolio (if applicable)
Fees and funding
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
from CAD$33,220 to CAD$40,209 per year
Funding
Laurier Scholars Award
- The prestigious Laurier Scholars Award is an annual entrance scholarship that was established in 2021 to offer high-achieving students the opportunity to participate in a dynamic learning environment that will foster innovative thinking and ethical, visionary leadership. Seven students will be selected to receive a $40,000 entrance scholarship. The Laurier Scholars Award includes $7,500 per year for up to four years and an experiential learning award of $10,000. - **Amount:** CAD$40,000 over four yearsInspiring Lives Scholarships
- Several scholarships are awarded each year to incoming international undergraduate students who inspire lives of leadership and purpose in their communities and through extracurricular activities.Entrance Scholarships
- Entrance scholarships and awards are available to students entering their first year of a full-time program at Laurier who have no previous attendance at post-secondary educational institutions. You must be registered full time (2.0 credits minimum per term) to receive the full entrance scholarship amount and you must be registered in two terms within your first academic year. At Laurier, an academic year is from September to August. - **Amount:** Up to CAD$6,000President´s Gold Scholarship
- If your average is 95% or higher, you will be awarded with the President's Gold Scholarship, which is worth $4,000 (increasing to $6,00 CAD in fall 2024), for your first year at Laurier. If you maintain the eligibility requirements, you will receive another $4,000 per year for four years. - **Amount:** Up to CAD$6,000
What is the cost of living near Wilfrid Laurier University?
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,821 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,599 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $211 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $85 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $60 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $103 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $16 |
| Gym membership | $58 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Wilfrid Laurier University
Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step in your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.