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Full	Ontario Tech Chemical Biology OUAC DSH ☆ Add to planRemove	BU Brock Biochemistry OUAC BCH ☆ Add to planRemove	Guelph Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours OUAC GZ ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Life Sciences (regular and co-op) OUAC TSL ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70–73%“Low 70s”	73–77%“Mid 70s”	80–91%“80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)”	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMHF4U	SCH4U	ENG4U	ENG4USBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	one of MCV4U, MHF4U two of ENG4U, SBI4U, SES4U, 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	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	Biological Sciences: ENG4U MHF4U 2 4U Science courses 2 additional 4U/M courses +7 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
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	300	—	—	680
What you study	Biological SciencesChemistry	Chemistry	Animal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental Studies	Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics
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.	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.	A Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry.	Life Sciences is a broad study of how living things work, from individual cells and genetics to whole organisms and ecosystems. You'll choose a focus area like microbiology, human biology, genetics, or plant science, and take courses across biology, chemistry, and related fields. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through it	biochemistry	biochemistry	biochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysics	biologylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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