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2 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.

McMaster

Environmental and Earth Sciences Gateway

OUAC MEE

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Lakehead

Applied Life Sciences (Thunder Bay and Orillia)

OUAC AA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–87%“Mid-80s”70–75%“70% or 75%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of SBI4U, SCH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
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Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • 1 of Advanced Functions 4U, Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • 1 of Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U
  • 1 of Advanced Functions 4U, Calculus & Vectors 4U, Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U
  • Applicants without Calculus & Vectors 4U will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
  • Applied Life Sciences with Biotechnology Diploma (Lakehead/Georgian): ENG4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U. Requires a minimum 75% overall final average
  • All other 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 only
Co-opAvailableNo
Degree——
First-year intakewhere published85—
What you studyEnvironmental StudiesHuman GeographyPhysical GeographyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsHuman Biology
What it isThis program introduces you to how Earth's physical systems — climate, geology, water — interact with human society and geography. You explore environmental challenges through both natural science and social perspectives, rather than focusing on just one. It suits students curious about environmental issues from multiple angles who want hands-on experience through co-op placements.This program teaches you the science behind living systems — cells, genetics, microbes, and how drugs work in the body. You'll study biology and chemistry at a deeper level than in high school, with options to specialize in areas like biotechnology, pharmacology, or human health. It suits people curious about how organisms function and interested in careers in research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or environmental science.
The door tomajors you reach through itearth scienceenvironmental sciencehealth scienceslife sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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