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Biochemistry

OUAC BCH

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Science

OUAC ES

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording78%73–77%Mid 70s80–87%Low to mid 80s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesSCH4UENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • two of ENG4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Honours in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry,
  • Linguistics, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Psycholinguistics and Communications Differences, Psychology, and Gateway (Physical Sciences and Life Sciences):
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two credits from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
  • 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
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 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
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published550570
What you studyAudiology and Speech Language PathologyBiotechnologyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesChemistryAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistryAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
What it isThis is a four-year science degree where you specialize in one of many fields — from chemistry and physics to biology, geology, audiology, linguistics, or environmental science. The honours designation means you go deeper into your chosen subject than a general science degree would. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain paid professional experience alongside your studies, which suits students who want both classroom learning and real workplace practice in their field.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.This is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.Life Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistrybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesneurosciencephysicsbiochemistrybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatisticsbiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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