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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| 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” | 70–75%“70% or 75%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USCH4U | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — |
| What you study | ChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryPharmacology, Toxicology & Pharmacy | Biological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceOthers in Physical Sciences | 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. | 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. | 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 | life sciencesphysics | health scienceslife sciences |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | None published by average | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | University of Windsor on OUInfo | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Biology (includes Environmental Science, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Biodiversity and Conservation) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Biology (BSc, iBSc)73–80%+
- Life Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Life Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) General80–85%+
- Chemistry (includes Medical Sciences) (Thunder Bay)70%+
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.