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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biology (BA or BSc)

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75%73–77%Mid-70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4USBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English (ENG4U)
  • 5 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
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  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyBiological SciencesComputer ScienceLinguisticsPhilosophyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman Biology
What it isCognitive science studies how the mind works by combining insights from psychology, biology, computer science, linguistics, and philosophy. This non-honours version gives you a broader survey of these fields rather than the deeper specialization of an honours degree, so you spend less time on advanced research methods and theory. It suits students curious about how thinking, language, and brain function connect, who want flexibility to explore multiple disciplines without committing to one.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 itApplied to directlybiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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