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York (Glendon)

Biology (BSc, iBSc)

OUAC YYF

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biology (BA or BSc)

OUAC UZF

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75%73–80%Mid to high 70s73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)73–77%Mid-70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4UENG4UFRA4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4USBI4UENG4USBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U
  • A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants)
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • MHF4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • 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.
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • Audition
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BScBachelor of Science, BSc, International Bachelor of Science, iBSc
First-year intakewhere published680
What you studyChemistryInterdisciplinary StudiesMolecular Biology, BiochemistryMusicAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman Biology
What it isThis program lets you earn two full degrees at once: a Bachelor of Arts in music and a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry. You study music performance or theory alongside chemistry, molecular biology, and advanced lab work in biochemical processes. It takes five years instead of four because you're completing two independent degree programs, and it suits students who are serious about both fields and want a credential in each rather than a single combined major.A Biology degree at Glendon lets you study how living things work, from cells and molecules to whole organisms and ecosystems. You'll take core biology courses and choose from specialized areas like genetics, microbiology, human biology, or biotechnology. The iBSc variant integrates bilingual (English–French) instruction throughout your degree, rather than offering biology taught only in English.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directlybiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoYork University — Glendon on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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