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Laurentian

Biochemistry

OUAC LBC

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York (Glendon)

Biology (BSc, iBSc)

OUAC YYF

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Lakehead

Biology (includes Environmental Science, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Biodiversity and Conservation) (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%73–80%“Mid to high 70s”70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UFRA4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it———
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
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants)
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • MHF4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • Biology (Environmental Science): ENG4U, MHF4U
  • Biology & Chemistry: ENG4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U
  • All other Biology (Science) Majors: ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, 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 applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNo
Degree—Bachelor of Science, BSc, International Bachelor of Science, iBScBachelor of Environmental Science, BESc, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published———
What you studyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics
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.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 science of living things — from individual cells and genes to entire ecosystems and animal behaviour. The Environmental Science degree focuses on how organisms interact with their environment, while other options let you specialize in animal biology, plants, genetics, or microbiology. This program suits people curious about how life works and interested in careers ranging from conservation and wildlife management to research, teaching, or health sciences.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistryApplied to directlybiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceLaurentian University on OUInfoYork University — Glendon on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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