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2 programs, side by side

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Lakehead

Chemistry (includes Medical Sciences) (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AF

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Carleton

Science – Non-Honours (3 years)

OUAC CS

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%78%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USCH4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U
  • two of MCV4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SCH4U
  • 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Neuroscience and Mental Health.
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two credits from Calculus (MCV4U), Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U) or Physics (SPH4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNo
Degree——
First-year intakewhere published——
What you studyBiological SciencesChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical SciencesChemistryGeologyOthers in Physical SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine
What it isYou study chemistry alongside medical and biological sciences, learning how molecules, cells, and chemical processes work in living systems. This combines pure chemistry with applied health science rather than focusing only on one discipline. It suits students interested in understanding the chemical basis of medicine, pharmacology, or biochemistry without committing to a professional health program like medicine.A Science Non-Honours degree lets you study physical sciences — chemistry, geology, and related fields — without committing to a specialized honours stream. You complete a three-year program with broader course choices and fewer upper-level requirements than an honours degree, giving you flexibility to explore different areas before specializing or applying to professional programs. This suits students who want a solid science foundation, aren't sure which specialization to pursue, or plan to move into medicine, health sciences, or graduate study.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistrychemistrymedical sciencesApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceLakehead University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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