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Laurentian

Biochemistry

OUAC LBC

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Brock

Biochemistry

OUAC BCH

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York (Glendon)

Biology (BSc, iBSc)

OUAC YYF

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biology (BA or BSc)

OUAC UZF

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%73–77%Mid 70s73–80%Mid to high 70s73–77%Mid-70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USCH4UENG4UFRA4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4USBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • two of ENG4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
  • 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions (MHF 4U)
  • 2 grade 12 U Science courses or 1 Science + 1 Math
  • 2 other grade 12 U/M courses (Chemistry recommended)
  • A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • +4 more on the program page
  • 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
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants)
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • MHF4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, International Bachelor of Science, iBSc
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryChemistryAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman Biology
What it isYou study how chemical reactions happen inside living cells and organisms, focusing on molecules like proteins and DNA. This program includes a co-op work term, so you alternate between semesters of classroom learning and paid work in labs or research settings. It suits students who want hands-on experience alongside theory and are drawn to understanding life at the molecular level.Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes inside living cells and organisms, combining chemistry and biology to understand how life works at a molecular level. This co-op program includes work terms where you apply what you are learning in paid jobs with employers, giving you real workplace experience alongside your studies. It suits students who want a science degree with both theory and hands-on professional experience, and who are interested in how molecules, reactions, and life interconnect.A Biology degree at Glendon lets you study how living things work, from cells and molecules to whole organisms and ecosystems. You'll take core biology courses and choose from specialized areas like genetics, microbiology, human biology, or biotechnology. The iBSc variant integrates bilingual (English–French) instruction throughout your degree, rather than offering biology taught only in English.You study the structure and function of living organisms, from cells and molecules to whole organisms and ecosystems. The BA and BSc differ mainly in depth: the BSc requires more chemistry and physics alongside biology, preparing you for research or graduate study, while the BA offers more flexibility to combine biology with other subjects. The co-op option lets you work in labs, hospitals, or biotech companies between study terms. This program suits students curious about how life works who want hands-on experience before deciding on a career direction.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistrybiochemistryApplied to directlybiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceLaurentian University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoYork University — Glendon on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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