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Full	Ottawa Activité physique – (B.A.P.) (4 ans) OUAC OFD ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Life Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op) OUAC TXD ☆ Add to planRemove	Laurier (Waterloo) Biology (BA or BSc) OUAC UZF ☆ Add to planRemove	Lakehead Biology (includes Environmental Science, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Biodiversity and Conservation) (Thunder Bay) OUAC AD ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–80%“73%; co-op 80%”	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”	73–77%“Mid-70s”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4USBI4U	ENG4USBI4U	ENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of PSK4U, SBI4U, 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 MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U SBI4U SCH4U recommended MCV4U for specific disciplines is required. +2 more on the program page	English at 60% Biology at 70% Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.	Biology (Environmental Science): ENG4U, MHF4U Biology & Chemistry: ENG4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U All other Biology (Science) 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	Available	No
Degree	Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op), Bachelor of Human Kinetics, BHK	—	—	Bachelor of Environmental Science, BESc, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published	—	680	—	—
What you study	Hospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science	Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics	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 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.	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 things — from individual cells and genes to entire ecosystems and animal behaviour. The Environmental Science degree focuses on how organisms interact with their environment, while other options let you specialize in animal biology, plants, genetics, or microbiology. This program suits people curious about how life works and interested in careers ranging from conservation and wildlife management to research, teaching, or health sciences.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	biology	biology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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