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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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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biology (BA or BSc)

OUAC UZF

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York (Glendon)

Biology (BSc, iBSc)

OUAC YYF

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%73–77%“Mid-70s”73–80%“Mid to high 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USCH4UENG4USBI4UENG4UFRA4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U
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Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SCH4U
  • 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants)
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • MHF4U
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableNo
Degree——Bachelor of Science, BSc, International Bachelor of Science, iBSc
First-year intakewhere published———
What you studyBiological SciencesChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical SciencesBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAnimal 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.You study the structure and function of living organisms, from cells and molecules to whole organisms and ecosystems. The BA and BSc differ mainly in depth: the BSc requires more chemistry and physics alongside biology, preparing you for research or graduate study, while the BA offers more flexibility to combine biology with other subjects. The co-op option lets you work in labs, hospitals, or biotech companies between study terms. This program suits students curious about how life works who want hands-on experience before deciding on a career direction.A Biology degree at Glendon lets you study how living things work, from cells and molecules to whole organisms and ecosystems. You'll take core biology courses and choose from specialized areas like genetics, microbiology, human biology, or biotechnology. The iBSc variant integrates bilingual (English–French) instruction throughout your degree, rather than offering biology taught only in English.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistrychemistrymedical sciencesbiologyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceLakehead University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoYork University — Glendon on OUInfo

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