3 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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70%“70% minimum average” | 70% | 73–77%“Mid 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMHF4USCH4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — |
| What you study | Biological SciencesBiotechnologyMolecular Biology, Biochemistry | Biological SciencesChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences | Biological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceOthers in Physical Sciences |
| What it is | Biomedical Sciences is the study of how living systems work at the cellular and molecular level, focusing on the chemistry of life processes, genes, and how cells function. It differs from general biology by going deeper into the chemistry behind biological processes and how organisms work at the tiniest scales. This program suits students who want a science foundation for health professions, research, or biotechnology careers, but aren't yet committed to a specific path like medicine or nursing. | You study chemistry alongside medical and biological sciences, learning how molecules, cells, and chemical processes work in living systems. This combines pure chemistry with applied health science rather than focusing only on one discipline. It suits students interested in understanding the chemical basis of medicine, pharmacology, or biochemistry without committing to a professional health program like medicine. | An Honours Science degree lets you study a science subject deeply — biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or another physical science — and choose your own focus within it. Unlike a general science program, an Honours degree requires a concentrated major and typically includes a research or capstone component. The co-op option means you alternate between school terms and paid work placements in science-related jobs, which suits people who want real workplace experience alongside their degree. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | life sciencesmedical sciences | biochemistrychemistrymedical sciences | life sciencesphysics |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | None published by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Windsor on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Applied Life Sciences (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70–75%+
- Biological and Cognitive Sciences Pathway80–87%+
- Science – Major (4 years)74–76%+
- Biology (includes Environmental Science, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Biodiversity and Conservation) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Science One (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Éducation concurrente avec Science – moyen/intermédiaire75%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.