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SchoolWestern University
LocationLondon, ON, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 26,951
Full-time Graduate: 6,847
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English (ENG4U) 
  •  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
Prerequisites NotesTwo of: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Math of Data Management (MDM4U), Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), (Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Sciences (SES4U), Computer and Information Science (ICS4U).

• First year Biology and Chemistry courses require Biology SBI4U and Chemistry SCH4U, respectively.
• First year Biology and Chemistry courses are required for all modules offered by the Department of Biology and for some modules offered by the Department of Chemistry and other Science departments.

Please note that all course prerequisites pertain to an Ontario curriculum. For curricula in other parts of Canada or international countries, please refer to our Admissions Requirements website.
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DescriptionHave you thought of inventing solutions to alternative energy challenges? Or creating new materials to increase the memory storage capacity of smart technologies? When you choose to pursue Materials Science, you can learn how to harness the strength of your critical thinking to solve real world problems through the design of new materials.

You can complete this program as a Bachelor or an Honours Bachelor degree. Registration in the honours degree usually begins in the second year, but admission may be gained in the third or fourth year provided you meet requirements.
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