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	Ontario Tech Chemistry OUAC DSY Remove	Queen's Earth and Environmental Science Pathway OUAC QSE Remove	Laurier (Waterloo) Biology (BA or BSc) OUAC UZF Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70–73%“Low 70s”	80–87%“Low to Mid-80s”	73–77%“Mid-70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U	ENG4U SBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	two of 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 MCV4U 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U 2 Additional 4 U/M courses	English at 60% Biology at 70% Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	300	—	—
What you study	—	Biological Sciences Biology Biotechnology Chemistry	Biological Sciences Biology Biotechnology Human Biology
What it is	Chemistry is the study of matter, reactions, and molecular structure. The BSc focuses purely on chemistry and science, while the BSc&Mgt combines chemistry with business and management courses, suited for students interested in industry roles. Both programs include mandatory co-op work terms, giving you paid experience at chemical companies or research labs alongside your degree.	You study the natural systems that support life on Earth — combining biology, chemistry, geology, and geography to understand ecosystems, environmental problems, and how living things interact with their physical surroundings. This pathway is structured to integrate multiple science disciplines rather than focus narrowly on one, and it includes mandatory co-operative work terms where you apply classroom learning to real environmental jobs. It suits students curious about how nature works across scales, from molecules to landscapes, who want hands-on experience before deciding on a specific environmental career.	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	chemistry	earth science environmental science	biology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	None published by average	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	Queen's University on OUInfo	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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