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	Algoma Biology (BSc 4 year) OUAC JGA Remove	Ottawa Sciences de l'activité physique (B.Sc.) – Études appliquées en kinésiologie (4 ans) OUAC OPK Remove	Lakehead Kinesiology (co-op available) (Thunder Bay) OUAC AAA Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%“70%+”	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U SBI4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of SCH4U, SPH4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U two of PSK4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, 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	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SBI4U One of SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U +1 more on the program page	ENG4U 1 from MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U 2 from PSK4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, 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	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	40	—
What you study	Environmental Studies	Biological Sciences Hospitality, Recreation and Leisure Human Biology Sport & Exercise Science	Biological Sciences Human Biology Nutrition Others in Subjects Related to Medicine
What it is	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.	You study how the human body moves and functions during physical activity, combining anatomy, physiology, and exercise science. Unlike a general kinesiology program, this applied stream emphasizes practical skills you can use directly in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings. It suits students who want a science degree but prefer hands-on learning over pure theory, especially if you want work experience built into your studies through the co-op option.	Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and sport from biological and physiological angles. You learn how the body works during physical activity, nutrition science, and injury prevention. The co-op option lets you earn work experience in fitness facilities, sports medicine, or health organizations while completing your degree, which suits students who want practical experience alongside classroom learning.
The door tomajors you reach through it	biology life sciences	Applied to directly	kinesiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Algoma University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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