International Baccelaureate (IB)
Program-Specific Requirements
Applicants who are completing the IB Diploma will be considered for admission upon presenting passes with an acceptable standing in a minimum of six subjects, of which three must be at the higher level.
The minimum total score requirement is 28. Some programs are more competitive and may require a higher minimum overall score. Laurier will accept IB predicted grades for early admission consideration.
For programs requiring Advanced Functions (Calculus), Higher or Standard Level Mathematics would be considered equivalent. Math Studies is not an acceptable prerequisite for courses requiring math.
Applicants completing individual IB courses in conjuntion with another educational system will be assessed on the basis of their entire academic record.
All required courses must be at a minimum score of 4 unless otherwise noted.
International Baccelaureate (IB)
- Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degrees
- Honours Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degrees
- Brantford Campus - Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degrees
- Business and Economics
- Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degrees
| Specialization | Options | Requirements | Minimum Score |
OUAC Code |
| Faculty of Arts (Majors) Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Anthropology, English, Environmental Studies, French, Geography, Global Studies, History, Languages, Mediterranean Studies, Near Eastern & Classical Archaeology, North American Archaeology, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion & Culture, Sociology, Spanish |
Co-op, Mangement, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies Global Studies and Political Science students may also take the Research Specialization option |
HL or SL English | 28 | UH |
| Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Medieval Studies, North American Studies, Women & Gender Studies (available only as a combination program) | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies | HL or SL English | 28 | UH |
| Communication Studies |
Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies |
HL or SL English |
28 |
UKL |
| Biology | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies | HL or SL English; HL or SL Biology |
28 | UBA |
| Computer Science (available only as a combination program) | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Muslim Studies, Professional Experience Program |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics | 28 | UAC |
| Financial Mathematics | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Muslim Studies | HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics at 5 |
28 | UAM |
| Kinesiology & Physical Education | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies | HL or SL English; HL or SL Biology; HL or SL Mathematics | 32 | UP |
| Mathematics | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Muslim Studies, Finance and Accounting |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics | 28 | UKE |
| Psychology | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies | HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics | 28 | UHP |
| Specialization | Options | Requirements | Minimum Score | OUAC Code |
| Biochemistry/Biotechnology | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies | HL or SL English; HL or SL Biology; HL or SL Mathematics; HL or SL Chemistry |
28 | UBI |
| Biology | Co-op, Management, Environmental Science | HL or SL English; HL or SL Chemistry; HL or SL Mathematics; HL or SL Biology |
28 | UE |
| Biology & Chemistry, Biology & Physical Geography, Biology & Psychology |
Co-op, Management | HL or SL English; HL or SL Chemistry; HL or SL Mathematics; HL or SL Biology |
28 | UE |
| Biology & Mathematics | Co-op, Management | HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; HL or SL Chemistry; HL or SL Biology |
28 | UKD |
| Chemistry | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Environmental Science, Muslim Studies | HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; HL or SL Chemistry |
28 | UHC |
| Chemistry & Mathematics | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Environmental Science, Muslim Studies | HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; HL or SL Chemistry |
28 | UKC |
| Computer Science | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies, Professional Experience Program | HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; one of HL or SL Chemistry or Physics |
28 | UFA |
| Computer Science & Mathematics | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Muslim Studies, Professional Experience Program |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; one of HL or SL Biology, Chemistry or Physics |
28 | UBM |
| Computer Science & Psychology |
Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies, Professional Experience Program |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; one of HL or SL Biology, Chemistry or Physics |
28 |
UFT |
| Computing & Computer Electronics | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies, Professional Experience Program |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; one of HL or SL Chemistry or Physics |
28 | UF |
| Financial Mathematics | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Muslim Studies | HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics at 5; one of HL or SL Biology, Chemistry or Physics |
28 | USM |
| Geography, Geography & Geomatics | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Environmental Science, Muslim Studies |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; two of HL or SL Chemistry, Biology or Physics |
28 | UHG |
| Health Sciences |
Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Biology; HL or SL Chemistry; HL or SL Mathematics |
30 | USH |
| Kinesiology & Physical Education | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies | HL or SL English; HL or SL Biology; HL or SL Mathematics; one of HL or SL Chemistry or Physics |
32 | UN |
| Mathematics | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Muslim Studies | HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; one of HL or SL Biology, Chemistry or Physics |
28 | UBM |
| Physics, Photonics | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies, Photonics students may also apply for Professional Experience Program |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; one of HL or SL Chemistry or Physics |
28 | USP |
| Psychology | Co-op, Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies | HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; HL or SL Biology |
28 | UPS |
| Specialization | Options | Requirements | Minimum Score | OUAC Code |
| NEW - Business Technology Management |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics |
28 |
UBT |
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| Contemporary Studies | Children's Education & Development, Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations |
HL or SL English | 28 | UV |
| Contemporary Studies with Children's Education & Development | Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations | HL or SL English | 28 | UVC |
| Criminology |
Children's Education & Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations |
HL or SL English | 28 | UCR |
| English | Children's Education and Development, Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations | HL or SL English | 28 | UVN |
| Health Administration | HL or SL English | 28 | UVK | |
| Health Studies | Children's Education and Development, Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Media Studies, Public Relations | HL or SL English | 28 | UHS |
| History (available only as a combination program) | Children's Education & Development, Management, Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Media Studies, Public Relations | HL or SL English | 28 | UVS |
| Human Rights & Human Diversity |
Children's Education & Development, Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations | HL or SL English | 28 | UVG |
| Journalism | Children's Education & Development,Management, Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Media Studies | HL or SL English | 28 | UVJ |
| Law and Society | Children's Education & Development, Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations | HL or SL English | 28 | UVL |
| Leadership | Children's Education & Development, Management, Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Media Studies, Public Relations | HL or SL English | 28 | UOL |
| Psychology Comprehensive |
Children;s Education & Development, Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations | HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics | 28 | UVD |
| Youth and Children's Studies |
Enivronment and Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Management, Media Studies, Public Relations |
HL or SL English |
28 |
UYC |
Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Education Degrees (BEd)
| Specialization | Options | Requirements | Minimum Score | OUAC Code |
| Primary/Junior |
Management, Environment & Society, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Media Studies, Public Relations Note: Students completing an option with the Concurrent P/J Program should consult with an academic advisor when registering for first year courses. |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics | 30 | UVP |
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with French Teaching Option |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; HL or SL French |
30 | UPF |
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| Junior/Intermediate | HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics | 30 | UVI | |
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With French Teaching Option |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics; HL or SL French |
30 |
UJF |
Honours Bachlor of Arts (BA) Degrees
| Specialization | Options | Requirements | Minimum Score | OUAC Code |
| Applied Economics | Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies | HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics | 30 | UAE |
| Economics, Economics & Accounting, Economics & Financial Management | Co-op, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies | HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics | 30 | UD |
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degrees
| Specialization | Options | Requirements | Minimum Score | OUAC Code |
| Accounting, Brand Communication, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources, Insurance & Risk Management, International Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management | Co-op, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics | 33 | UB |
Honours Business and Computer Science (BBA/BSc) Degree
| Specialization | Options | Requirements | Minimum Score | OUAC Code |
| Business and Computer Science | Automatic entry into Co-op program. Normally terms are four terms of four months each |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics at 5 |
33 | UXA |
Honours Business and Computing & Computer Electronics (BBA/BSc) Degree
| Specialization | Options | Requirements | Minimum Score | OUAC Code |
| Business and Computing & Computer Electronics |
Automatic entry into Co-op program. Normally terms are four terms of four months each |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Mathematics at 5 |
33 | UX |
Honours Business (BBA) and BA Financial Mathematics
| Specialization | Options | Requirements | Minimum Score | OUAC Code |
| Business and Financial Mathematics | Automatic Entry into Co-op, normally four terms of four months each |
HL or SL English; HL or SL Math |
33 | UBF |
Joint Degree Programs - Laurier and University of Waterloo
Honours Business (Laurier) and Computer Science (University of Waterloo) - Joint Program (BBA/BCompSci)
| Specialization | Options | Requirements | Minimum Score | OUAC Code |
| Business (WLU) and Computer Science (UW) | Co-op required. Automatic entry. | HL or SL English at 5; HL or SL Mathematics at 6; one other HL subject at 5 Note: Students must meet admission requirements for WLU and UW. Note: Grades listed above are minimum requirements but do not guarantee admission. |
35 | UWB |
Honours Business (WLU) and Honours Math (UW)- Joint Program - BBA/BMath
| Specialization | Options | Requirements | Minimum Score | OUAC Code |
| Business (WLU) & Mathematics (UW) |
Co-op required. Automatic entry. Normally three terms of four months each; Ancient Languages, Muslim Studies |
HL or SL English at 5; HL or SL Mathematics at 6; one other HL subject at 5 Note: Students must meet admission requirements for WLU and UW. Note: Grades listed above are minimum requirements but do not guarantee admission. |
35 | UWW |
| Specialization | Options | Requirements | Minimum Score | OUAC Code |
| Comprehensive, Contemporary, Education, History, Performance, Theory |
Mangement, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies A practicum program is available to students in third and/or fourth year. |
HL or SL English, RCM Advanced Rudiments or equivalent, Audition | 28 | UM |
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Management, Ancient Languages, Applied Mathematics, Muslim Studies Students participate in four music therapy practica - one in each term of third and fourth year. |
Apply after completing two years of Honours Bachelor of Music program | Admission based on overall achievement in music and psychology courses, personal interview and recommendation of the Music Therapy Faculty | UM |
