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Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70–75%“70% or 75%” | 83–90%“Mid to high 80s” | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Environmental Science, BESc, Bachelor of Science, BSc |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 1,000 | — |
| What you study | Biological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsHuman Biology | Biological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics |
| What it is | This program teaches you the science behind living systems — cells, genetics, microbes, and how drugs work in the body. You'll study biology and chemistry at a deeper level than in high school, with options to specialize in areas like biotechnology, pharmacology, or human health. It suits people curious about how organisms function and interested in careers in research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or environmental science. | Medical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program where you study human biology, chemistry, and related sciences to prepare for health professions or medical research. Unlike a general science degree, it focuses specifically on the foundational knowledge needed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or graduate health programs. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or health settings alongside your coursework. It suits students drawn to understanding how the human body works and considering careers in health care or biomedical fields. | You study the science of living things — from individual cells and genes to entire ecosystems and animal behaviour. The Environmental Science degree focuses on how organisms interact with their environment, while other options let you specialize in animal biology, plants, genetics, or microbiology. This program suits people curious about how life works and interested in careers ranging from conservation and wildlife management to research, teaching, or health sciences. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | health scienceslife sciences | biochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience | biology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Lakehead University on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo |
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