If attending medical school is on your radar, selecting the right undergraduate program will make all the difference. Through enriching undergraduate research opportunities, an established IDEAL Scholar program, and exclusive medical school partnerships, you as a student in the Faculty of Science will have access to unique opportunities that will bring you a step closer to achieving your dream of pursuing medicine.
Discover how Science at Waterloo is the perfect place to begin your academic journey!
Unique research opportunities
Science students have opportunities to be involved in cutting-edge research on campus through paid undergraduate research assistantships. Participating in research under the guidance of renowned researchers at Waterloo equips students with the essential tools and critical thinking skills required to be competitive medical school applicants and excel after graduation.
From investigating the role of mRNA processing in cells, to decoding cerebral palsy, and exploring strategies to combat antibiotic resistance, undergraduates gain critical experience that set them apart in medical school applications.
Graduate with an IDEAL Scholar medal
Only in Science at Waterloo can students graduate with more than just a degree! Those who go beyond academics by getting involved outside the classroom are recognized at convocation with an IDEAL Scholar Medal.
The IDEAL Scholar program is expertly crafted to push students to pursue activities in Innovation, Discovery, Engagement, Application and Leadership – all highly sought after skills by a medical school!
Exclusive pathways to medical school
The Faculty of Science opens the doors to medical and veterinary school opportunities across the globe! Through medical school pathways exclusive to Waterloo Science, our partnerships offer a variety of benefits including entrance scholarships, guaranteed interviews, and a quicker application process that will fast track you to studying medicine.
Get one step closer to your dream career with the expanded pathways available in Science at Waterloo.