First-year courses
Programs/majors in the Faculty of Science start right in first year. To select your program with confidence, here’s some handy info to get you started.
September to December
January to April
- Choose two courses from
- One Mathematics elective
- ENGL 193/COMMST 193 – Communication in the Sciences
- One elective
This is a sample schedule. Courses or when a course is offered may change depending on availability.
After first year
- Most of the classes you’ll take will be in subjects offered by the Faculty of Science. With your remaining classes, you can choose electives from many of the 100 subject areas at Waterloo.
- View a list of all the courses required for your degree.
Types of courses you'll take
This is a general guideline. The ratio of courses may change slightly from year to year.
Skills attained within this major
- Research
- Quantification
- Data interpretation and analysis
- Experimentation
- Analytics
This isn't an exhaustive list – rather a glimpse into the skills an Honours Science major can provide.
Your experience will be unique, and the skills you develop will depend on your goals; which courses you take; and your involvement with any clubs, jobs, or research projects.
*This is a sample schedule. Courses may be subject to change depending on availability each term.
Advisors are here to help
With so much flexibility, you might have a lot of questions. We're here to help! If you're applying for admission, contact our Faculty of Science recruitment co-ordinator.
Once you're a Waterloo student, you'll have access to academic advisors who can help you
- choose your courses,
- select minors and specializations,
- ensure that you're meeting the requirements for your degree, and more.
Learn more
Overview of Waterloo's Honours Science degree program.
