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Ontario Tech

Biological Science

OUAC DSB

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Published rangetheir exact wording70–73%Low 70s78–83%78 to 83%77–80%High 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Physics (SPH4U). We recommend you take all 4 of these courses.
  • A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite math and science courses.
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • One 4U/M Arts or Social Sciences
  • Two from SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • One additional 4U/M course
  • +3 more on the program page
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published300298
What you studyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyAnimal ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesChemistryAnthropologyArchaeologyBusiness StudiesClassical Greek Studies
What it isYou study living organisms, cells, and biological systems, with a focus on how they work at the molecular level and how that knowledge applies to real-world problems in medicine and industry. The BSc and Management stream combines science coursework with business and management courses, preparing you to lead teams or projects rather than work only in the lab. This program includes co-op work terms, so you alternate between classroom study and paid jobs in research labs, hospitals, biotech companies, or government agencies. It suits people who want to understand biology deeply and also want hands-on experience before deciding whether they prefer pure research, applied science, or a management role.A Bachelor of Arts and Sciences lets you combine study in both humanities and natural sciences within one degree. Unlike most programs that require you to choose either arts or sciences, this one lets you take courses across both — for instance, pairing creative writing with chemistry, or anthropology with animal science. It suits people who are curious across multiple disciplines and want flexibility rather than specializing narrowly from the start.This program combines arts courses — drawn from fields like English, history, economics, and creative writing — with business studies to prepare you for careers that value both analytical and communication skills. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements at real companies, giving you experience before you graduate. It suits students who want a broader education than straight business but need practical skills for the job market.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologyApplied to directlymarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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