A 4-year honours bachelor's degree in engineering or a Honours Bachelor of Applied Science (or equivalent) that includes the following courses or equivalent:

• Calculus II (SYDE 112)
• Matrices and Linear Systems (SYDE 114)

And one of the following two courses or equivalent:

• Probability and Statistics (SYDE 212)
• Calculus 3 (SYDE 211)

At least an overall 75% (or equivalent) standing from a recognized university is also required.

For applicants whose previous degree was completed in Canada, a 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent (at the sole discretion of the University of Waterloo, in all cases), in a four-year honours bachelor's degree or Honours Bachelor of Applied Science is the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program.