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York (Glendon)

Biology (BSc, iBSc)

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording87–90%A minimum of high-80s is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this80–85%80 to 85%80–83%Low 80s73–80%Mid to high 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UFRA4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • 2 of Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U
  • *Completion of all 3 sciences is strongly recommended.
  • Biological Sciences:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • +5 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants)
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • MHF4U
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • OUAC Application Deadline: January 15, 2027.
  • An online
  • supplementary application
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, International Bachelor of Science, iBSc
First-year intakewhere published65570
What you studyBiologyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesInterdisciplinary StudiesAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyChemistryAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
What it isHonours Integrated Science teaches you how different sciences connect and overlap rather than studying them in separate boxes. You'll take courses across biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and environmental studies, learning how they relate to real problems instead of treating each discipline independently. This suits students who want a flexible foundation in science and aren't certain yet which single specialization they'll pursue.A Bachelor of Science (General) lets you study science broadly across biology, chemistry, environmental science, and related fields, choosing your own mix of courses rather than specializing deeply in one area. Unlike an honours program, it gives you flexibility to explore multiple sciences without committing to a single major or meeting the tighter requirements of a specialized stream. This suits students who are curious about science in general but aren't yet sure which direction appeals to them most.Life Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlybiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscienceApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoYork University — Glendon on OUInfo

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