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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–77%“Mid 70s” | 70% | 80–87%“Low to Mid-80s” | 73–77%“Mid-70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | SCH4U | ENG4UMHF4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4USBI4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available | Available |
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| What you study | Chemistry | Biological SciencesChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistry | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman Biology |
| What it is | Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes inside living cells and organisms, combining chemistry and biology to understand how life works at a molecular level. This co-op program includes work terms where you apply what you are learning in paid jobs with employers, giving you real workplace experience alongside your studies. It suits students who want a science degree with both theory and hands-on professional experience, and who are interested in how molecules, reactions, and life interconnect. | You 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. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | biochemistry | biochemistrychemistrymedical sciences | biology | biology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | None published by average | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Brock University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo | Queen's University on OUInfo | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo |
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