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Ontario Tech

Chemical Biology

OUAC DSH

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York (Glendon)

Biology (BSc, iBSc)

OUAC YYF

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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 70s77–80%High 70s73–80%Mid to high 70s73–77%Mid-70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UENG4UFRA4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4USBI4U
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
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants)
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • MHF4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&MgtBachelor of Science, BSc, International Bachelor of Science, iBSc
First-year intakewhere published30054
What you studyBiological SciencesChemistryBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipEnvironmental StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman Biology
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.You study how to run and launch businesses while learning environmental science and sustainability principles. This combines business skills with ecological knowledge, so you understand both profit and environmental impact. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom and paid work terms, giving you real workplace experience in green business and sustainability roles. It suits people who want to work in business but care about environmental problems.A Biology degree at Glendon lets you study how living things work, from cells and molecules to whole organisms and ecosystems. You'll take core biology courses and choose from specialized areas like genetics, microbiology, human biology, or biotechnology. The iBSc variant integrates bilingual (English–French) instruction throughout your degree, rather than offering biology taught only in English.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 itbiochemistryApplied to directlyApplied to directlybiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoYork University — Glendon on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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