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	Laurentian Biochemistry OUAC LBC Remove	Queen's Physical and Chemical Sciences Pathway OUAC QSP Remove	RMC Science Honours OUAC ISF Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%	80–87%“Low to Mid-80s”	75%“Minimum average of 75%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U	ENG4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of SCH4U, SPH4U	two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, 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	ENG4U MCV4U 1 of SCH4U or SPH4U 3 additional 4 U/M courses	Six U/M credits, including: ENG4U MHF4U Any 2 of the following: MCV4U, SCH4U, SPH4U or SBI4U Selection is based on academic performance and extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership potential. If any of your marks are less than 80% you must demonstrate excellent leadership skills to be competitive. +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—
What you study	Molecular Biology, Biochemistry	Astronomy Biotechnology Chemistry Mathematics	Chemistry Computer Science Mathematics Physics
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.	This pathway lets you study the fundamental sciences — physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, and biology — together rather than committing to a single discipline right away. You'll take core courses across all these fields in your first year, then gradually specialize based on your interests. The included co-op option means you'll do work terms in research labs or industry, giving you hands-on experience alongside your coursework.	This is a science degree focusing on chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics, studied at a military college where your academic training is combined with military officer development and physical training. Unlike a civilian science program, you're committed to becoming a Canadian Armed Forces officer after graduation, which shapes your entire experience. It suits people who want advanced science training alongside leadership development and military service.
The door tomajors you reach through it	biochemistry	chemistry physics	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average	None published by average
Source	Laurentian University on OUInfo	Queen's University on OUInfo	Royal Military College of Canada on OUInfo

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