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Lakehead

Physics (Thunder Bay)

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Western

Science

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%80–91%80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)80–87%Low to mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4UENG4UICS4UMCV4USES4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
  • Biological Sciences:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published550
What you studyBiological SciencesMathematicsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicinePhysicsAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental StudiesAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistry
What it isPhysics is the study of how matter, energy, and forces work at every scale, from tiny particles to the whole universe. This program includes mathematics and some biology courses alongside core physics content. You'll have the option to do a paid work term as part of your degree, giving you real laboratory or industry experience alongside your studies.A Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry.This is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.
The door tomajors you reach through itphysicsbiochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysicsbiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatistics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceLakehead University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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