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Bachelor of Science in Applied Water Science
Bachelor of Science in Applied Water Science

Bachelor of Science in Applied Water Science

  • ID:WLU010005
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration:
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Ontario High School Curriculum

  • Minimum admission range of mid 70s.
  • Competitive admission range of mid 80s.
  • English at 60%.
  • Advanced Functions, Biology and Chemistry each at 70%.
  • All prerequisite courses calculated in admission average.

English Requirements

Laurier’s language of instruction is English. If your first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency to our Recruitment and Admissions office.

You can:

  • Submit a minimum score on an accepted test of English proficiency (listed below); or

  • Complete the Laurier English and Academic Foundation (LEAF) program.

If you have studied in an English-language school system on a full-time basis for a minimum of three years, you may request an exemption.

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Internet-based testing (TOEFL iBT): an overall score of 83 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each component.

  • Paper-based testing: 560 overall.

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS), An academic score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.

  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL), 70 overall; 60 in each band.

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE), 59 overall or higher.

  • Cambridge Assessment English (CAE), Overall score of 176.

  • Duolingo English Test, Minimum score of 115.

Course Information

As a student in the Applied Water Science program, you'll learn the underlying scientific principles, processes and theories concerning the physical, chemical and biological properties of water and the factors that play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem and human health.

Through a combination of training and practical work experience, including co-op, you'll identify and solve ongoing threats to our water resources including those caused by human activities and climate change. You'll be able to recognize that the availability of safe, clean water and its resources is a fundamental question of social justice.

This program will help you develop the skills needed to apply quantitative and computer analysis to asses, monitor and sustainably manage land and water resources. You'll understand the critical need of government responsibility for managing and protecting water and Earth's resources.

Throughout your studies, you will feel empowered to contribute to the quest to improve the availability, security and reliability of human water supplies, while ensuring the whole ecosystem and human health.

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First-Year Courses

  • Global Issues in Water and Environmental Health
  • Unifying Life Processes
  • Biological Diversity and Evolution
  • Fundamentals of Chemistry I
  • Fundamentals of Chemistry II
  • Introduction to Physical Geography
  • Introductory Calculus for the Natural Sciences
  • Calculus I for the Natural Sciences
  • The Anatomy of Earth
  • Mechanics for the Life Sciences
  • 0.5 elective credit
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Pre Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • aquaculturist
  • environmental consultant
  • environmental evaluator/analyst
  • environmental scientist (government/industry)
  • environmental technologist
  • field or lab research water analyst
  • fisheries biologist
  • groundwater advisor
  • groundwater modelling specialist
  • hydrographer
  • hydrologist
  • hydrometeorologist
  • hydrometric technologist
  • laboratory technician
  • natural resource officer
  • natural resources policy analyst
  • oceanographer
  • quality assurance manager
  • research and communications analyst
  • research associate
  • resource conservation specialist
  • teacher/professor
  • technical sales representative
  • technical/science writer
  • toxicologist
  • water policy advisor
  • water resources planner
  • water resources specialist
  • water/soil/air inspector

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance

$624 per year

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