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	Ottawa Biotechnologie (biochimie et génie chimique) (Double grade – 5 ans) OUAC OSX Remove	Ontario Tech Comprehensive Engineering OUAC DEU Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	78%	73–77%“Mid-70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of SBI4U, SCH4U, 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	Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) with a minimum of 60% Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) Chemistry (SCH4U) Physics (SPH4U) +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No
Degree	Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc	Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published	—	500
What you study	Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Genetics	Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering Mechanical Engineering Production & Manufacturing Engineering
What it is	This five-year program combines biotechnology and chemical engineering, so you study both how to manipulate living systems at the molecular level and how to design and scale up chemical processes. Unlike a straight biochemistry degree, you learn practical engineering skills for industrial production and apply them through mandatory co-op work terms. It suits students who want to bridge pure science and hands-on problem-solving in fields like pharmaceuticals, food processing, or biofuels.	Comprehensive Engineering is a four-year engineering degree where you choose a specialization in areas like software, mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering. The BEng&Mgt option pairs your engineering degree with business and management courses, preparing you to lead technical projects or move into management roles. This program suits students who want hands-on problem-solving in engineering fields and are deciding between practical specializations or combining technical expertise with business skills.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo

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