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Ontario Tech

Chemical Biology

OUAC DSH

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Trent (Durham)

Honours Science

OUAC ROX

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Nipissing

Bachelor of Science

OUAC PS

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70–73%Low 70s70%70% minimum70%Min. 70%70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of EAE4U, ENG4U
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, 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
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
  • A 4U math is recommended
  • Biology major:
  • ENG4U/EAE4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • 1 of MCV4U or MHF4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 of ICS4U, 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 onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published300200
What you studyBiological SciencesChemistryAgricultureAnthropologyArchaeologyBiological SciencesComputer ScienceEnvironmental StudiesMathematicsPhysical GeographyAnimal ScienceAnthropologyArchaeologyAstronomy
What it isChemical 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.Honours Science is a broad science degree where you choose your major from fields like biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science, or archaeology. Unlike a general science program, an honours degree requires you to specialize in one subject and complete more advanced courses in that area. It suits students who want a strong grounding in science but haven't yet decided on one specific career path, or who want deeper knowledge in a particular field.A Bachelor of Science is a four-year degree where you study science subjects in depth. You choose a major like Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physical Geography, or Psychology, and take courses across your field plus some complementary subjects. It suits students who want a broad science education and plan to work in research, industry, education, or graduate studies related to their major.Science One is a general first-year science program that lets you explore multiple science disciplines — biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and others — before committing to a specific major. Unlike entering directly into a single science program, you take a broader range of foundational courses to discover which field best suits you. It works well for students who are interested in science but unsure which specialization to pursue.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistryApplied to directlybiologycomputer scienceearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicssoftware engineeringstatisticsApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See themNone published by average9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoTrent University — Durham GTA on OUInfoNipissing University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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