4 programs, side by side

Full	Ottawa Chimie (4 ans) OUAC OZV ☆ Add to planRemove	BU Brock Biochemistry OUAC BCH ☆ Add to planRemove	Laurier (Waterloo) Chemistry (BSc) OUAC UHC ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op) OUAC TXH ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”	73–77%“Mid 70s”	73–77%“Mid-70s”	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4UMHF4U	SCH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U	one of MCV4U, MHF4U two of ENG4U, SBI4U, 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	MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%) SCH4U (min. 70%) 2 from SBI4U, SPH4U, SES4U, a second 4U Math or ENG4U ENG4U is strongly recommended Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	English at 60% Advanced Functions at 60% Chemistry at 70% Calculus and Vectors at 70% Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4 Science prerequisites (SPH4U or SBI4U) for specific disciplines are also required. SCH4U is recommended for specific disciplines. See U of T Scarborough's viewbook +1 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 Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—	340
What you study	Chemistry	Chemistry	Chemistry	AstronomyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesGeology
What it is	Chemistry is the study of matter, reactions, and how substances interact and change. This program lets you choose between a standard four-year degree or a co-op option that includes paid work terms at companies or labs, giving you real workplace experience alongside classroom learning. It suits students who enjoy hands-on experimentation and problem-solving with chemicals and materials, and who want either a direct path to further study or early exposure to chemistry careers.	Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes inside living cells and organisms, combining chemistry and biology to understand how life works at a molecular level. This co-op program includes work terms where you apply what you are learning in paid jobs with employers, giving you real workplace experience alongside your studies. It suits students who want a science degree with both theory and hands-on professional experience, and who are interested in how molecules, reactions, and life interconnect.	You study the structure and behaviour of atoms, molecules, and reactions: how substances interact, break down, and transform. Unlike a general science degree, this is a focused program in chemistry alone, and includes a mandatory co-op term where you work in a lab or industry setting. It suits students who enjoy hands-on lab work and want practical experience alongside theory before entering chemistry, materials, or pharmaceutical careers.	You study physical sciences — chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental topics — with a focus on how they connect to human health and the living world. This stream emphasizes the intersection between earth and life sciences rather than pure physics or chemistry alone. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms at relevant employers alongside your degree. It suits students interested in environmental health, toxicology, or science careers that bridge the natural world and wellness.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	biochemistry	chemistry	health sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%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	Brock University on OUInfo	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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