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	Guelph Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours OUAC GZ Remove	Algoma Biology (BSc 4 year) OUAC JGA Remove	Western Science OUAC ES Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–91%“80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)”	70%“70%+”	80–87%“Low to mid 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	Biological Sciences: ENG4U MHF4U 2 4U Science courses 2 additional 4U/M courses +7 more on the program page	ENG4U MHF4U Two 4U/M science courses (Chemistry and Biology are recommended) Two other 4U/M courses 70% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	English, ENG4U Calculus and Vectors MCV4U Two of: Advanced Functions, MHF4U Biology, SBI4U +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Yes 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
Co-op	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	550
What you study	Animal Science Biological Sciences Chemistry Environmental Studies	Environmental Studies	Animal Science Astronomy Biological Sciences Chemistry
What it is	A Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry.	A four-year Bachelor of Science in Biology teaches you how living organisms work, from cells to ecosystems, with a focus on environmental systems and conservation. You'll study ecology, genetics, physiology, and how species interact with their surroundings, combining lab work with field study. This program suits students who want a broad foundation in biology and are interested in environmental issues, rather than pursuing a specialized professional path like medicine or engineering.	This 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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	biochemistry biology chemistry health sciences life sciences microbiology neuroscience physics	biology life sciences	biology chemistry earth science environmental science life sciences mathematics physics statistics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	University of Guelph on OUInfo	Algoma University on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo

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