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Full	Ottawa Activité physique – (B.A.P.) (4 ans) OUAC OFD ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Sciences de l'activité physique (B.Sc.) – Études appliquées en kinésiologie (4 ans) OUAC OPK ☆ Add to planRemove	Laurier (Waterloo) Biology (BA or BSc) OUAC UZF ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Life Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op) OUAC TXD ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–80%“73%; co-op 80%”	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”	73–77%“Mid-70s”	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	MCV4UMHF4USBI4U	ENG4USBI4U	ENG4USBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of PSK4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of SCH4U, SPH4U	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U or FRA4U One 4U mathematics Two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U, PSK4U If you do not have the mathematics prerequisite, you may take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during your first term.	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SBI4U One of SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U +1 more on the program page	English at 60% Biology at 70% Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.	ENG4U MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U SBI4U SCH4U recommended MCV4U for specific disciplines is required. +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op), Bachelor of Human Kinetics, BHK	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	40	—	680
What you study	Hospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science	Biological SciencesHospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science	Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman Biology	Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics
What it is	You study how physical activity, sport, and exercise affect human health and performance, plus how to design and manage recreation and wellness programs. Unlike a pure exercise science program, this degree balances the science side with practical skills in running fitness facilities, community programs, and leisure services. It suits people who want to combine their interest in fitness and health with careers in coaching, program management, or public health promotion.	You study how the human body moves and functions during physical activity, combining anatomy, physiology, and exercise science. Unlike a general kinesiology program, this applied stream emphasizes practical skills you can use directly in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings. It suits students who want a science degree but prefer hands-on learning over pure theory, especially if you want work experience built into your studies through the co-op option.	You study the structure and function of living organisms, from cells and molecules to whole organisms and ecosystems. The BA and BSc differ mainly in depth: the BSc requires more chemistry and physics alongside biology, preparing you for research or graduate study, while the BA offers more flexibility to combine biology with other subjects. The co-op option lets you work in labs, hospitals, or biotech companies between study terms. This program suits students curious about how life works who want hands-on experience before deciding on a career direction.	You study the science of living systems — cells, organisms, genetics, and disease — with flexible depth depending on which specialization you choose. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, building real experience alongside your degree. This stream suits students drawn to biology and chemistry who want either a traditional path or the chance to test careers in health and life sciences before graduating.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	biology	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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