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Ontario Tech

Chemical Biology

OUAC DSH

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U of T (Mississauga)

Forensic Sciences

OUAC TMK

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70–73%Low 70s73–80%Mid to high 70s70%70% minimum
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, 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
  • SBI4U
  • MHF4U
  • Most programs also require SCH4U
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U and SPH4U
  • +2 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
  • This program is available only as a joint major at the Honours level.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published300250200
What you studyBiological SciencesChemistryBiological SciencesChemistryForensic & Archaeological SciencesAccountingAnthropologyArchaeologyBiological Sciences
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.Forensic Sciences combines biology, chemistry, and investigative techniques to examine physical evidence from crime scenes and build cases for law enforcement. It differs from a straight chemistry or biology degree by training you specifically to analyze evidence like DNA, toxins, fibres, and trace materials in a criminal justice context. This program suits students who want to work in labs supporting police investigations and courts, rather than in pure research or clinical settings.You study both business and science together as a combined honours degree, taking courses in fields like accounting, chemistry, computer science, or biology alongside business and economics. This differs from a straight business program because you develop scientific literacy and research skills, not just business knowledge. It suits people who want to understand how science and data work in real-world business contexts, or who haven't decided between these two interests yet.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistryApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoTrent University on OUInfo

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