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Brock

Biochemistry

OUAC BCH

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U of T (Mississauga)

Forensic Sciences

OUAC TMK

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Trent (Durham)

Honours Science

OUAC ROX

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid 70s73–80%Mid to high 70s70%70% minimum
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowSCH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • two of ENG4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • SCH4U (min. 70%)
  • 2 from SBI4U, SPH4U, SES4U, a second 4U Math or ENG4U
  • ENG4U is strongly recommended
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • MHF4U
  • Most programs also require SCH4U
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U and SPH4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
  • A 4U math is recommended
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published250200
What you studyChemistryBiological SciencesChemistryForensic & Archaeological SciencesAgricultureAnthropologyArchaeologyBiological Sciences
What it isBiochemistry 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.Forensic Sciences combines biology, chemistry, and investigative techniques to examine physical evidence from crime scenes and build cases for law enforcement. It differs from a straight chemistry or biology degree by training you specifically to analyze evidence like DNA, toxins, fibres, and trace materials in a criminal justice context. This program suits students who want to work in labs supporting police investigations and courts, rather than in pure research or clinical settings.Honours Science is a broad science degree where you choose your major from fields like biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science, or archaeology. Unlike a general science program, an honours degree requires you to specialize in one subject and complete more advanced courses in that area. It suits students who want a strong grounding in science but haven't yet decided on one specific career path, or who want deeper knowledge in a particular field.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistryApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See themNone published by average
SourceBrock University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoTrent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo

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