Overview

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In Biotechnology - Chartered Professional Accountancy at University of Waterloo, you’ll learn about biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology in the Faculty of Science. At the same time, you’ll take accounting, auditing, financial management, and taxation courses in Waterloo’s top-ranked School of Accounting and Finance.

Outside the classroom, you’ll have all kinds of opportunities to get involved in competitions and student clubs. You’ll graduate ready to succeed in your choice of fields: accounting, biotech business development, financial analysis, and more.

Get career-relevant skills. Our curriculum emphasizes case-based lectures and workshops, along with the communications and analytical skills you’ll need for roles in leadership and management.
Build an awesome résumé. Explore possible career areas and acquire valuable on-the-job experience during your co-op work terms (experience that you may be able to credit toward a CPA designation!).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biotechnology
Biology
Accounting
Finances
Taxation
Cell Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

150 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Accounting Biotechnology View 42 other Bachelors in Biotechnology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

AP Calculus (preferred) or Grade 12 Calculus, minimum grade of 80%. Grade 12 English, minimum grade of 80%. Algebra (Pre-Calculus). Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics. One other Grade 12 academic or AP course. Minimum overall Grade 12 average: 90% including the required courses.
High school diploma with prerequisite courses completed at the AP level and/or Grade 12 senior academic level. Your school must hold current accreditation from a recognized American regional education body.
You’re encouraged to combine your high school transcript and high school profile (including accreditation, grading scheme, AP course offerings, etc.) into a single pdf and upload that document.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

61000 CAD / year

≈ 61000 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9000 CAD / year

≈ 9000 CAD / year

Additional Details

Domestic (Out of province students): $9,000

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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