kevG Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Hey y'all So I've been interested in going to Canada for University for quite some time now, for some kind of Engineering course (Like Computer, Mechanical, Geological Engineering) at Waterloo, UBC or Toronto... However, I realized that all Universities in Canada require Chemistry for ALL Engineering courses; this bummed me out quite a bit since I don't take chemistry for IB (My subjects are Computer-Science, Physics, Geography, Math, Spanish ab & English). So people who don't take computer science and take chemistry have a higher chance of getting into a computer science course in Canada (Logic!!!) Anyways, I did take Chemistry for IGCSE, 2 years of highschool and got an A* in the Exam; this leads me to my question... Do I full-fill the prerequisite requirements for the Engineering courses as I have credits from taking Chemistry? or do I need to take some sort of an online Chemistry course. If I do need to take an online course, I would be super grateful if anyone could share any sort online institutes to do Chemistry online. Thanks guys and honestly I tried emailing the Universities about this problem, but they take AGES to reply Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink97 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Nope, you need to take either SL or HL chemistry to fulfill the subject requirement for all engineering courses (IGCSE chemistry won't do). This was something my school's counselor made sure everyone who was interested in Canadian universities was aware of. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevG Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Nope, you need to take either SL or HL chemistry to fulfill the subject requirement for all engineering courses (IGCSE chemistry won't do). This was something my school's counselor made sure everyone who was interested in Canadian universities was aware of. so is there any other option for me then? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink97 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Nope, you need to take either SL or HL chemistry to fulfill the subject requirement for all engineering courses (IGCSE chemistry won't do). This was something my school's counselor made sure everyone who was interested in Canadian universities was aware of. so is there any other option for me then? Perhaps take an online chemistry course that is equivalent to IB chemistry or the Canadian national curriculum? I have no idea how you'll be able to do this, though. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevG Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 well that ruins my chances of getting into canada.... Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiCKEL Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 this is probably extremely inconvenient but you could come and do a grade 12 chemistry maybe...no idea how you'll do it in terms of finding a school and city and stuff but almost all those universities ask for you to submit a regular school transcript so i with a normal chemistry 12 I think you can be considered Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoch Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Uhm it is possible to do Chemistry online to get in to a Canadian university, however if chemistry is required to get into a specific engineering like say chemical engineering I don't think rushing through would be the best option. Here in Alberta (Canadian province) u can use the ADLC http://www.adlc.ca/ To sign up for a chem course here is the website, their site isnt the best in terms of navigation, but it gets the job done if you need help I would be glad to aid you. If you are going into computer sciences however go ahead and try out this site, and again if you need help feel free to message me. Good luck in your endeavors -Enoch 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiCKEL Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 kfernando1, I just checked on UBC's website and what I thought was right: you can challenge a course by doing a test, but it can only be used to satisfy program prerequisites-you can't use that in calculating admission average. Maybe you can do chemistry with a tutor where you are now, or come to Canada and get a tutor here and prepare for the test (I'm assuming if you study as if it were AP it would be good enough?) Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebu Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I also think you should try studying for other chemistry courses like SAT II Chemistry or AP Chemistry. Trying getting a teacher or class around your town. 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevG Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Thanks for all the helpful replies, I really appreciate it!I finally got replies from UBC and Waterloo and this is what they specifically said:- Waterloo: "Thank you for your interest in Engineering at Waterloo. The next available start date for Engineering is September 2016. The deadline to apply will likely be March 1st, 2016. You can log onto the following website to apply to universities in Ontario: http://www.ouac.on.ca/. The following link provides Engineering admission requirements for a student studying in the IB program:https://uwaterloo.ca/find-out-more/admissions/admission-requirements/2/9/6/1/15/0/0. However, please note that for applications to Engineering, we are specifically looking for the following courses: Mathematics and Physics (HL recommended), Chemistry and English A, and one other HL or SL course. A minimum of 4 is required in each course with an overall minimum grade total of 32 (excluding Diploma points). Please note that to present a competitive application, 6s and 7s are recommended. Please ensure that you have your school sends us predicted grades by the document deadline (March 31st, 2016). A strong grade in O-level Chemistry provides suitable preparation and we would accept it if you do not have IB Chemistry. If English is not your first language or you have not been studying in a full-time English classroom for the past 4 years, please see our English language requirements: https://uwaterloo.ca/find-out-more/admissions/english-language-requirements. For more information on applying to Engineering at Waterloo, please see the following links:https://uwaterloo.ca/engineering/future-undergraduate-students http://www.eng.uwaterloo.ca/admissions/Programs/Programs.htm https://uwaterloo.ca/find-out-more/applicantshttps://uwaterloo.ca/find-out-more/programshank you for your interest in Engineering at Waterloo." UBC: "Thank you for your interest and inquiry to UBC. Please note that when you first apply to UBC, you will be applying to a general area or field of study, such as the Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering). Specific majors within Engineering are actually declared at the beginning of your second year of the program. The admission requirements for IB students are clearly laid out on the website as you have mentioned. IB Chemistry is indeed required if you wish to be considered for the Engineering program. Outstanding candidates missing either Physics 12 or Chemistry 12 (or their equivalents) are encouraged to apply and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.On the UBC application, you will have the opportunity to select two program choices, in the event your first choice is not successful. You may wish to select the Bachelor of Science as your second choice, where your IGCSE Chemistry may be considered at the Grade 11 level. If you have any further questions, please do let me know." So what do you guys think I should do now? 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw0573 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I also think you should try studying for other chemistry courses like SAT II Chemistry or AP Chemistry. Trying getting a teacher or class around your town.1. That would be my first suggestion.2. If GCSE is available you should take that. Or O-levels if that's offered.3. If your school offers IB chemistry you could try take a 7th course in SL chem. 4. Check to see if any local public or private schools offer summer, night, weekend, or online courses in chemistry. It's harder for these to be recognized but it's much much better than taking no chemistry, plus it shows you really want to come to these schools by taking courses just to meet the prereq's.5. Here is a list of all high school school boards in Province of Ontario, Cananda. https://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/sbinfo/boardList.html Ask them if they offer online courses in grade 12 U chem (U for University-preparation, in contrast to M or Mixture/Multiple or C for college courses). These are better recognized because these schools follow ontario curriculum, which is what Waterloo and U of T look for. They could be expensive for non-Ontario residents. Like honestly because the way admission office works, a sketchy Ontario course may be more recognized than your standard or more prestigious course in Oman. No offence. It's just that the unis know the Ontario curriculum better, that's all. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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