UB’s Biomedical Sciences program offers flexibility for students aiming for medical or dental school, or careers in bio and medicine. With expertise across various areas of biology, the program provides a broad path without being overly rigid—perfect for those seeking diverse opportunities in the field.

The B.S. in Biomedical Physics is an interdisciplinary program developed to provide students pursuing careers in Medical Physics and Health Physics with the necessary background in Physics, Mathematics, and Biology.

Prepare yourself to confront the major biomedical challenges of our time. Our BS in Biomedical Sciences combines core courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, psychology, and sociology to prepare you for a career in medicine and for graduate-level study. More than 90% of our graduates have full-time employment in the health sciences or are enrolled in a graduate program within six months of graduation.

If you enjoy biology and physics and want a career in medical technology or health research, Biological and Medical Physics at Waterloo is for you.Run by the Department of Physics and Astronomy — one of the largest and most innovative physics departments in Canada — this flexible and interdisciplinary program is based on a solid foundation of physics, chemistry, and biology. Not to mention that students have the opportunity to gain paid work experience through their co-op work terms.

Radiation Therapists are highly trained medical professionals who collaborate with the Radiation Oncologist to deliver ionizing radiation to patients for the eradication of pathology, primarily cancer. Radiation Therapy practice includes treatment delivery, treatment simulation, medical dosimetry and patient care. These activities require a solid background in anatomy and physiology, physics, chemistry and mathematics to work in this highly specialized and rapidly advancing field.

You’ll gain a broad bioengineering education enhanced by liberal arts courses in life sciences, economics, humanities, social sciences, and global perspectives. You’ll learn to integrate life sciences with engineering to develop solutions for healthcare-related problems as well as computing, design, and engineering systems.

Medical and radiation physicists work in many different fields related to human health in order to improve the quality of life. They are familiar with aspects of ionising and non-ionising radiation used for radiation medicine.

Immerse yourself in an interdisciplinary major that will prepare you to employ the power of physics, chemistry and math to study biological processes, understand how to prevent diseases, design cures or develop novel technologies.

The mission of the Biology Program is to prepare majors to appreciate and understand biological diversity across levels of organization