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Full	Brock Biological Sciences OUAC BS Remove	Ottawa Music and Biochemistry (5-year double degree) OUAC OUC Remove	Waterloo Science and Business (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WSB Remove	Guelph Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours OUAC GZ Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid 70s”	75%“75 %”	80–83%“Low 80s”	80–91%“80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	SCH4U	MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MHF4U two of ENG4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U	two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, 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 or FRA4U MCV4U MHF4U 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics. +1 more on the program page	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	Biological Sciences: ENG4U MHF4U 2 4U Science courses 2 additional 4U/M courses +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes Audition Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education, BSc/BEd	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	85	—
What you study	—	Chemistry Interdisciplinary Studies Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Music	Biological Sciences Biotechnology Business Studies Chemistry	Animal Science Biological Sciences Chemistry Environmental Studies
What it is	Biological Sciences is the study of living organisms — their structure, function, genetics, ecology, and how they interact with their environment. At Brock, you can pursue this as a straight Bachelor of Science or combine it with teacher education through the BSc/BEd, which qualifies you to teach biology in Ontario high schools. The program includes a co-op option that integrates paid work terms with your studies, giving you practical experience in research labs, government agencies, or industry.	You study chemistry and biochemistry alongside music performance or theory over five years, earning two degrees at once. Unlike a single major, you commit equal time to both fields, which means rigorous lab work and science courses paired with music ensemble, applied lessons, or composition. This suits students who have genuine strength and passion in both science and the arts, and want to pursue careers that might combine them or keep both paths open.	You study science and business together in one program, combining technical subjects like chemistry or biology with courses in marketing, entrepreneurship, and business strategy. Unlike a regular science degree with a business minor added on, this program integrates both throughout, so you learn how science discoveries become commercial products. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work placements. This suits students who want a science background but also care about bringing ideas to market or running a company.	A Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry.
The door tomajors you reach through it	biology	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	biochemistry biology chemistry health sciences life sciences microbiology neuroscience physics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Brock University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo

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