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	Carleton Mathematics – Honours (4 years) OUAC CMA Remove	Queen's Physical and Chemical Sciences Pathway OUAC QSP Remove	Ottawa Biochemistry (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OUQ Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	78%	80–87%“Low to Mid-80s”	80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of SCH4U, SPH4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) 4 best 4U/M courses Alternative Offers Find more information about alternative offers +1 more on the program page	ENG4U MCV4U 1 of SCH4U or SPH4U 3 additional 4 U/M courses	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics. +4 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—
What you study	Computer Science Economics Mathematics Physics	Astronomy Biotechnology Chemistry Mathematics	Biotechnology Chemistry Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
What it is	An Honours Mathematics degree means you study pure and applied mathematics at depth over four years, with required courses in calculus, algebra, analysis, and proof-based theory. Unlike a general math program, this honours stream demands rigorous mathematical reasoning and includes optional specializations through electives in computer science, physics, statistics, or economics. It suits students who enjoy abstract problem-solving and want a foundation for graduate studies or technical careers.	This pathway lets you study the fundamental sciences — physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, and biology — together rather than committing to a single discipline right away. You'll take core courses across all these fields in your first year, then gradually specialize based on your interests. The included co-op option means you'll do work terms in research labs or industry, giving you hands-on experience alongside your coursework.	Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes inside living cells and organisms — how molecules like proteins and DNA work, and how cells use chemistry to stay alive and function. The co-op stream lets you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at labs or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree. This program suits people curious about how life works at the molecular level and interested in research, drug development, or biotechnology careers.
The door tomajors you reach through it	mathematics statistics	chemistry physics	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Carleton University on OUInfo	Queen's University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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