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International Year One (UTP II) Science II
Wilfrid Laurier University offers exceptional undergraduate degree opportunity within Canada’s vibrant tech hub. With a presence of over 1,500 technology companies in the Waterloo region, including prominent industry leaders such as Google, Shopify, and OpenText, Laurier holds an eminent position in Canada’s tech capital.

Science Program Structure
During the International Year One (UTP Stage II): Science program, you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines. Below is a sample of the courses that you might take during the program:

• Calculus I
• Introduction to Programming
• Data Structures I
• Introduction to Academic Writing
   

Transfer to: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science and Psychology
Gain insights into the human brain and human behaviour by studying the biological aspects of psychology. Study significant sub-fields of psychology and take complementary science courses in the natural and life sciences. In your upper years, you can participate in hands-on research with innovative faculty. This program is combined with Computer Science.

Progression Requirements
You will transfer into the Honours Bachelor of Science program in the Faculty of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University with 5.0 credits (10 courses) toward your degree upon successful completion of the International Year One (UTP Stage II): Faculty of Science (Honours BSc) program if you meet the following requirements:

• Minimum GPA of 5.00 (C) in CP104 and CP164, a minimum GPA of 5.00 (C) in PS101 and PS102, and a minimum overall GPA of 4.00 (C-). 
• Completion of a minimum of 10 courses (5.0 credits), including the required courses:  CP104, CP164, MA103, PS101, PS102, and EN190. 

Degree Options: General Degree (after 3 years):
WLIC students are admitted into a four-year honours degree pathway at Wilfrid Laurier University. After progressing from WLIC, you will have the option to continue with the four-year honours degree or, if you prefer, to apply to graduate after three years with a general degree.

To be eligible to graduate with a general degree after three years, students must:

• Meet the progression requirements for their program (eligible to enter Year 4 of an honours degree).
• Successfully complete all courses that normally constitute the first three years of their honours program.
• Successfully complete a minimum of 15.0 credits.

If you are considering the general degree option, you should first speak with your WLIC advisor, and later your Laurier advisor, to ensure you are on track and understand the application process.