Academic Advisors
Who are Coaches?
Science Coaches are your go-to guides for navigating your first year of university. They help you transition smoothly into university life and continue to support you throughout your time in the Science program. Need help connecting with campus resources? Your coach is there to assist you, even beyond your first year.
Who are Program Advisors?
Program Advisors are friendly and knowledgeable staff and faculty members dedicated to supporting you. They encourage and empower you to take charge of your academic journey, offering a welcoming environment to share any concerns. Whether you need motivation or guidance, they’re here to help.
What is academic advising?
Academic advising is all about helping you create a meaningful educational plan. Advisors provide you with curricular advice, explore your options with you, and offer personalized referrals. They foster a connected and supportive community, making sure you have the resources you need to achieve your academic goals.
Contact listings
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On this page: Undergraduate Programs, Professional Programs, Minors and Options, Pathway Programs, Topics and Student Groups
First year students can book a meeting using the appointments webform. Second year students should book directly with their program advisor.Ìý
Undergraduate programs
Program | First-year students | Second-year and above |
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Biochemistry, Biochemistry/Biotechnology Specialization | Maureen Wolff |
Evgeniy PanzhinskiyÌý(surname A-L) Laura Lemieux (surname M-Z) |
Biological and Medical Physics, Life Physics (all specializations) | Maya Ewert | Physics Undergraduate Advisors |
Biology | ||
Biomedical Science |
Cheryl Duxbury (surname A-L) Marcel Pinheiro (surname A-L) Sue Whyte (surname A-L) |
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Stephen Woods |
Vivian Dayeh (surname M-Z) Heidi Engelhardt (surname M-Z) Jeannie Redpath-Erb (surname M-Z) |
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Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy | Luke Balch (all years) | |
Biotechnology/Economics | Luke Balch (all years) | |
Chemical Physics | Ìý |
Tong Leung (Chemistry) |
Chemistry | Maureen Wolff |
Pierre-Nicholas Roy (Computational Specialization) |
Earth Sciences (all specializations), Environmental Sciences (Geoscience and Water Science specializations) | Luke Balch | |
Environmental Sciences (Ecology specialization) | Luke Balch | Jonathan Witt |
General Science | Priscila Carrara (all years) | |
Geochemistry | Ìý | |
Honours Science |
Rebecca GibbinsÌý(all years) |
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Materials and Nanosciences | Maureen Wolff | |
Mathematical Physics | Meiling Wu | Physics Undergraduate Advisors |
Medicinal Chemistry | Maureen Wolff | Steven Forsey |
Physics | Maryann Sertic | Physics Undergraduate Advisors |
Physics and Astronomy | Maryann Sertic | Physics Undergraduate Advisors |
Psychology |
Andrea Neumann (Science and general elective course requirements) Ceylan Enver (PSYCH course requirements) |
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Science and Aviation | Maureen Wolff (all years) | |
Science and Business | Luke Balch (all years) |
Professional programs
Program | Contacts |
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Doctor of Optometry | |
Doctor of Pharmacy |
*Please note that the academic advisors listed for the Optometry program supportÌýcurrent Optometry students only.ÌýIf you have questions about prerequisite courses or eligibility, please contact the academic advisor for your corresponding undergraduate program/plan above.Ìý
Minors and options
Minor/Option | Contact(s) |
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Astrophysics, Biophysics, Physics minors | Physics Undergraduate Advisors |
Bioinformatics option | |
Biology minor | |
Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology options | |
Chemistry minor | Laura Ingram |
Earth Sciences minor | |
Medical Physiology minor | |
Neuroscience minor |
Pathway programs
Pathway program | Contact(s) |
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Biotechnology Technician Diploma Pathway (with Conestoga College) | Vivian Dayeh |
Topics and student groups (Science Undergraduate Office - SUO)
Topics/Student Groups | Contact |
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General academic questions,Ìýnew to UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ upper-year transfer students (June to August) | science.advisor@uwaterloo.ca |
China 2+2/2+1+1, International Exchange, BASE, iBASE, International Students | Meiling Wu |
Communication requirement | Maryann Sertic |
Joint honours plans, general readmission questions | Stephen Woods |
Readmission after failed standing | Priscila Carrara |
Science Non-Degree, faculty transfer | Maureen Wolff |
Science Post-Degree, Conditional Admission to Pharmacy (CAP), | Rebecca Gibbins |