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Algoma

Computer Science - Mobile Software Engineering (BCOSC 4 Year)

OUAC JFH

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Waterloo

Life Sciences (Regular/Co-op)

OUAC WLS

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Lakehead

Biology (includes Environmental Science, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Biodiversity and Conservation) (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording65%“65%+”80–83%“Low 80s”70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it—
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
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Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 other 4U/M Math
  • 3 other 4U/M courses
  • 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
  • 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 applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
Degree——Bachelor of Environmental Science, BESc, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published—570—
What you studyComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics
What it isYou study how to design, build, and maintain software applications that run on phones and tablets. This program is more focused on mobile devices than a standard computer science degree, and includes mandatory co-op work terms where you apply your skills in real companies. It suits people who want hands-on experience combining programming with practical problem-solving in the mobile tech industry.Life Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.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 itsoftware engineeringbiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceAlgoma University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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