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3 programs, side by side

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Lakehead

Chemistry (includes Medical Sciences) (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AF

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Queen's

Biological and Cognitive Sciences Pathway

OUAC QSB

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Waterloo

Life Sciences (Regular/Co-op)

OUAC WLS

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%80–87%“Low to Mid-80s”80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USCH4UENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SCH4U
  • 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U
  • 2 additional 4 U/M courses
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published——570
What you studyBiological SciencesChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical SciencesBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistryAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
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.This program combines biology, chemistry, and psychology to explore how living systems work at both the molecular and mental levels. You'll study everything from cellular and genetic processes to brain function and behaviour, with the option to gain work experience through co-op placements. It suits students interested in medicine, neuroscience, pharmaceutical research, or any field that bridges the physical and behavioural sciences.Life Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistrychemistrymedical sciencesbiologybiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See themNone published by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceLakehead University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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