Science and Financial Management at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Leads to the Bachelor of Science and Financial Management. Global challenges such as fighting disease, creating clean energy, and protecting the planet need more than science. They need people who combine financial insight with strategic thinking to turn research into real solutions. The world doesn’t just need great scientists; it needs scientists who make sure breakthroughs reach those who need them. Offered as a co-op programme only.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and the School of Accounting and Finance | Study mode: co-op | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Sample upper-year courses include Introduction to Financial Reporting and Managerial Decision Making 2, Connections to Ethical Context, Genetics, Molecular Biotechnology 1, Disasters and Natural Hazards.

Career pathways

This program leads to the Master of Accounting program, which will qualify you to write the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Common Final Exam (CFE) required to become a CPA. It also provides a direct path to the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario applicants: Six Grade 12U and/or M courses including English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required); Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required); Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required); Two of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics; Admission average: low to mid-80s. How to apply: Apply directly to this program on your application.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year students are admitted for the September (fall) term only. Terms: fall (September to December), winter (January to April), spring (May to August). Part-time, online, post-degree and non-degree studies can start in the winter, spring or fall term.

Applications for September 2027 entry close on 1 February 2027 for programs other than Engineering (documents due 15 February 2027) and on 15 January 2027 for Engineering programs other than Architecture (documents due 1 February 2027). International students have the same deadlines. Full-time applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Part-time, online, post-degree and non-degree studies: winter 2027 applications close 30 October 2026 for degree and non-degree (13 November 2026 for post-degree); spring 2027 applications close 26 February 2027 for degree and non-degree (12 March 2027 for post-degree). Optometry closes 12 November 2026 and Pharmacy closes 6 January 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/how-to-apply

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