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Algoma

Biology (BSc 4 year)

OUAC JGA

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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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McMaster

Social Sciences I

OUAC ML

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%70%+80–87%Low to mid 80s80–87%Low-to mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
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
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published450950
What you studyEnvironmental StudiesAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography
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.Life Sciences at UTM lets you study how living systems work, from the structure of molecules to human health and evolution. You can focus on areas like molecular biology, biotechnology, human biology, or anthropology depending on your interests. The program includes optional co-op work terms that let you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or research settings alongside your coursework — useful if you're considering health professions or research careers.Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologylife sciencesbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologycriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceAlgoma University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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