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Ontario Tech

Biological Science

OUAC DSB

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70–73%Low 70s73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)80–87%Low to mid 80s70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4USBI4UENG4UMCV4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, 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
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U recommended
  • MCV4U for specific disciplines is required.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • Biology (Environmental Science): ENG4U, MHF4U
  • Biology & Chemistry: ENG4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U
  • All other Biology (Science) Majors: ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
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-opAvailableAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&MgtBachelor of Environmental Science, BESc, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published300680550
What you studyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistryAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics
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.You study the science of living systems — cells, organisms, genetics, and disease — with flexible depth depending on which specialization you choose. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, building real experience alongside your degree. This stream suits students drawn to biology and chemistry who want either a traditional path or the chance to test careers in health and life sciences before graduating.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.You study the science of living things — from individual cells and genes to entire ecosystems and animal behaviour. The Environmental Science degree focuses on how organisms interact with their environment, while other options let you specialize in animal biology, plants, genetics, or microbiology. This program suits people curious about how life works and interested in careers ranging from conservation and wildlife management to research, teaching, or health sciences.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologyApplied to directlybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatisticsbiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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