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3 programs, side by side

Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.

Algoma

Biology (BSc 4 year)

OUAC JGA

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Brock

Biological Sciences

OUAC BS

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Waterloo

Life Sciences (Regular/Co-op)

OUAC WLS

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%“70%+”73–77%“Mid 70s”80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USCH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it—
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • two of ENG4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • 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
  • MHF4U (min 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • SCH4U (min. 70%)
  • 2 from SBI4U, SPH4U, SES4U, a second 4U Math or ENG4U
  • ENG4U is strongly recommended
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • 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
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
Degree—Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education, BSc/BEd—
First-year intakewhere published——570
What you studyEnvironmental Studies—Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
What it isA 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.Biological Sciences is the study of living organisms — their structure, function, genetics, ecology, and how they interact with their environment. At Brock, you can pursue this as a straight Bachelor of Science or combine it with teacher education through the BSc/BEd, which qualifies you to teach biology in Ontario high schools. The program includes a co-op option that integrates paid work terms with your studies, giving you practical experience in research labs, government agencies, or 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.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologylife sciencesbiologybiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceAlgoma University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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