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Ontario Tech

Biological Science

OUAC DSB

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biology (BA or BSc)

OUAC UZF

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70–73%Low 70s73–77%Mid-70s73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4USBI4UENG4USBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
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
  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U recommended
  • MCV4U for specific disciplines is required.
  • +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published300680
What you studyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAnimal 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 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.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologybiologyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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