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Laurentian

Biomedical Biology

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Published rangetheir exact wording70%70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4U
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 (Chemistry recommended)
  • 2 other grade 12 U/M courses
  • A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • +4 more on the program page
  • Geography (Arts): ENG4U
  • Geography (Arts & Sciences): ENG4U
  • Geography (Environmental Science): ENG4U, MHF4U
  • Geography (Environmental Studies): ENG4U
  • Geography (Science): ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 from MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering Science, BESc, Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BES
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineEnvironmental StudiesFacilities ManagementGeologyHuman Geography
What it isBiomedical Biology focuses on how human body systems work at the cellular and molecular level, combining biology with chemistry to understand disease and health. It differs from a general biology program by emphasizing medical applications and the chemistry underlying biological processes rather than ecology or organism diversity. This program suits students interested in health sciences who want a foundation in lab-based research before pursuing medicine, dentistry, or other clinical fields.You study how human activity shapes the natural world and how landscapes, climate, and ecosystems affect people and cities. The program offers multiple routes depending on your interests: a general arts degree, a combined arts and sciences track, an engineering focus for environmental systems, or a specialized environmental studies degree. It suits students curious about climate change, resource management, urban planning, or environmental policy who want both scientific and human perspectives.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologylife sciencesmedical sciencesgeography
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceLaurentian University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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