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Ottawa

Biologie (4 ans)

OUAC OZU

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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 wording75–80%75%; co-op 80%73–77%Mid-70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4UENG4USBI4U
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
  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyBiological SciencesMolecular Biology, BiochemistryBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman Biology
What it isThis program teaches you how living organisms work at the molecular and cellular level, focusing on chemistry, genetics, and biochemistry. Unlike a general biology degree, it emphasizes the chemical mechanisms that drive life processes. It suits students who want hands-on lab work and the option to do internships alongside their studies, and who are comfortable with chemistry and math.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 directlybiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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