4 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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70% | 80–91%“80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)” | 73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)” | 73–77%“Mid-70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4U | ENG4USBI4U | ENG4USBI4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 680 | — |
| What you study | Molecular Biology, Biochemistry | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental Studies | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman Biology |
| What it is | You 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. | A Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry. | You study the science of living systems — cells, organisms, genetics, and disease — with flexible depth depending on which specialization you choose. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, building real experience alongside your degree. This stream suits students drawn to biology and chemistry who want either a traditional path or the chance to test careers in health and life sciences before graduating. | 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 it | biochemistry | biochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysics | Applied to directly | biology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Laurentian University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Life Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Biology (BSc, iBSc)73–80%+
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) General80–85%+
- Life Sciences (Regular/Co-op)80–83%+
- Biology (includes Environmental Science, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Biodiversity and Conservation) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Biological and Cognitive Sciences Pathway80–87%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.