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3 programs, side by side

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Algoma

Biology (BSc 4 year)

OUAC JGA

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Western

Science

OUAC ES

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%70%+80–87%Low to mid 80s70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, 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
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 of ICS4U, 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 onlyYes
  • 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 only
Co-opNoAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published550
What you studyEnvironmental StudiesAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistryAnimal ScienceAnthropologyArchaeologyAstronomy
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.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.Science One is a general first-year science program that lets you explore multiple science disciplines — biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and others — before committing to a specific major. Unlike entering directly into a single science program, you take a broader range of foundational courses to discover which field best suits you. It works well for students who are interested in science but unsure which specialization to pursue.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologylife sciencesbiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatisticsApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceAlgoma University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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