3 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70–73%“Low 70s” | 70% | 73–77%“Mid-70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4USCH4U | ENG4USBI4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 300 | — | — |
| What you study | Biological SciencesChemistry | Biological SciencesChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman Biology |
| What it is | Chemical biology combines chemistry and biology to study how molecules work inside living things — particularly how drugs and other chemical compounds interact with cells and organisms. The BSc&Mgt option adds business and management courses alongside the science, useful if you're interested in the commercial or leadership side of biotech companies. This program suits you if you enjoy both chemistry and biology equally and want to understand life processes at the molecular level, or if you're considering roles beyond pure research. | You study chemistry alongside medical and biological sciences, learning how molecules, cells, and chemical processes work in living systems. This combines pure chemistry with applied health science rather than focusing only on one discipline. It suits students interested in understanding the chemical basis of medicine, pharmacology, or biochemistry without committing to a professional health program like medicine. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | biochemistry | biochemistrychemistrymedical sciences | biology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Applied Life Sciences (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70–75%+
- Biology (BSc, iBSc)73–80%+
- Biological and Cognitive Sciences Pathway80–87%+
- Biology (includes Environmental Science, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Biodiversity and Conservation) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Life Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Life Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.