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McMaster

Social Sciences I

OUAC ML

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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 wording80–87%“Low-to mid-80s”70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it——
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
  • 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 only
Co-opAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSWBachelor of Environmental Science, BESc, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published950—
What you studyAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman GeographyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics
What it isSocial Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.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 itcriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociologybiology
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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