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Full	Windsor Biochemistry OUAC NSY ☆ Add to planRemove	BU Brock Biochemistry OUAC BCH ☆ Add to planRemove	Laurentian Chimie Pharmaceutique OUAC LCP ☆ Add to planRemove	Lakehead Applied Life Sciences (Thunder Bay and Orillia) OUAC AA ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70–75%“70% minimum average; 75% minimum for Co-op Biochemistry and Biomedical Science (Health Stream), or Biochemistry”	73–77%“Mid 70s”	70%	70–75%“70% or 75%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMHF4USCH4U	SCH4U	FIF4UFRA4UMHF4U	ENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of MCV4U, MHF4U two of ENG4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	Biochemistry or Biochemistry (Pharmacy Stream): 70% minimum average. ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U +7 more on the program page	MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%) SCH4U (min. 70%) 2 from SBI4U, SPH4U, SES4U, a second 4U Math or ENG4U ENG4U is strongly recommended Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	1 French (FRA 4U, FIF 4U ) 1 Advanced Functions (MHF 4U) Two 4U/M Sciences (or one 4U/M science + one 4U/M math) 2 other courses 4U/M (Chemistry (SCH 4U), and Calculus and Vectors (MCV 4U) recommended) 70% in top 6 courses	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 application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No	No
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First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—	—
What you study	ChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryPharmacology, Toxicology & Pharmacy	Chemistry	ChemistryPharmacology, Toxicology & Pharmacy	Biological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsHuman Biology
What it is	Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes that happen inside living cells and organisms — how molecules interact, how energy moves through bodies, and how drugs and poisons affect biological systems. You'll take courses in chemistry, molecular biology, and pharmacology. If you choose the co-op stream, you'll alternate between classroom study and paid work terms at labs or pharmaceutical companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.	Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes inside living cells and organisms, combining chemistry and biology to understand how life works at a molecular level. This co-op program includes work terms where you apply what you are learning in paid jobs with employers, giving you real workplace experience alongside your studies. It suits students who want a science degree with both theory and hands-on professional experience, and who are interested in how molecules, reactions, and life interconnect.	This program teaches the chemistry behind how drugs work in the body and how they're developed and tested for safety. You'll study both the chemical structure of medications and how they interact with living systems, combining practical lab work with theory. It suits students who want hands-on science and are interested in pharmaceutical research or drug development rather than becoming a pharmacist directly.	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 it	biochemistry	biochemistry	Applied to directly	health scienceslife sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Windsor on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo	Laurentian University on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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