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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75–80%75%; co-op 80%80–87%Low to mid 80s80–85%80 to 85%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SPH4U, SCH4U, SBI4U, SES4U
  • A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisites in science and mathematics.
  • +3 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • Biological Sciences:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • +5 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published550
What you studyInterdisciplinary StudiesMathematicsPhysicsAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistryAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyChemistry
What it isYou study physics and mathematics together as equal subjects rather than choosing one as your major. This combined degree lets you apply mathematical theory directly to physical problems, giving you a deeper understanding of how the two fields connect. The program suits students who are strong in both subjects and want to use advanced math to solve real-world physics questions, whether in research, engineering, or technology.This is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatisticsApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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