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	RMC Science Honours OUAC ISF Remove	Lakehead Applied Life Sciences (Thunder Bay and Orillia) OUAC AA Remove	Lakehead Biology (includes Environmental Science, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Biodiversity and Conservation) (Thunder Bay) OUAC AD Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75%“Minimum average of 75%”	70–75%“70% or 75%”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	Six U/M credits, including: ENG4U MHF4U Any 2 of the following: MCV4U, SCH4U, SPH4U or SBI4U Selection is based on academic performance and extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership potential. If any of your marks are less than 80% you must demonstrate excellent leadership skills to be competitive. +1 more on the program page	Applied Life Sciences with Biotechnology Diploma (Lakehead/Georgian): ENG4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U. Requires a minimum 75% overall final average All other majors: ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.	Biology (Environmental Science): ENG4U, MHF4U Biology & Chemistry: ENG4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U All other Biology (Science) Majors: ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	No	No
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Environmental Science, BESc, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—
What you study	Chemistry Computer Science Mathematics Physics	Biological Sciences Biotechnology Genetics Human Biology	Animal Science Biological Sciences Biotechnology Genetics
What it is	This is a science degree focusing on chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics, studied at a military college where your academic training is combined with military officer development and physical training. Unlike a civilian science program, you're committed to becoming a Canadian Armed Forces officer after graduation, which shapes your entire experience. It suits people who want advanced science training alongside leadership development and military service.	This program teaches you the science behind living systems — cells, genetics, microbes, and how drugs work in the body. You'll study biology and chemistry at a deeper level than in high school, with options to specialize in areas like biotechnology, pharmacology, or human health. It suits people curious about how organisms function and interested in careers in research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or environmental science.	You study the science of living things — from individual cells and genes to entire ecosystems and animal behaviour. The Environmental Science degree focuses on how organisms interact with their environment, while other options let you specialize in animal biology, plants, genetics, or microbiology. This program suits people curious about how life works and interested in careers ranging from conservation and wildlife management to research, teaching, or health sciences.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	health sciences life sciences	biology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Royal Military College of Canada on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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