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Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to mid 80s65%73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UICS4UMCV4USES4USPH4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4USBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U
  • one of MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Two 4U/M science courses (Chemistry and Biology are recommended)
  • Two other 4U/M courses
  • 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • +1 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 applicationYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published550680
What you studyAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental StudiesOthers in Physical SciencesAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics
What it isThis is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.This is a four-year science degree focused on understanding natural systems and how human activity affects them. You study biology, chemistry, ecology, and earth science together rather than picking one specialty. It suits students who want a broad grounding in environmental problem-solving and are comfortable with lab work and field studies.You study the science of living systems — cells, organisms, genetics, and disease — with flexible depth depending on which specialization you choose. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, building real experience alongside your degree. This stream suits students drawn to biology and chemistry who want either a traditional path or the chance to test careers in health and life sciences before graduating.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatisticsenvironmental scienceApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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