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3 programs, side by side

Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.

Nipissing

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce

OUAC PSS

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U of T (Scarborough)

Life Sciences (regular and co-op)

OUAC TSL

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Lakehead

Applied Life Sciences (Thunder Bay and Orillia)

OUAC AA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%“70% and above”73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”70–75%“70% or 75%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4USBI4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of EAE4U, ENG4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
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Prerequisitesas published
  • Biology major:
  • ENG4U/EAE4U/NBE4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • 1 of MCV4U or 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
  • Applied Life Sciences with Biotechnology Diploma (Lakehead/Georgian): ENG4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U. Requires a minimum 75% overall final average
  • All other 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 applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableNo
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published—680—
What you studyBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceEnvironmental StudiesMathematicsAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsHuman Biology
What it isYou earn two degrees at once: one in science (you pick a major like biology, computer science, or data science) and one in commerce (business and economics). This combined program lets you graduate with credentials in both fields rather than choosing one or the other. It suits students who want scientific or technical expertise plus business knowledge for careers that need both, like environmental consulting, tech entrepreneurship, or data analysis in industry.Life Sciences is a broad study of how living things work, from individual cells and genetics to whole organisms and ecosystems. You'll choose a focus area like microbiology, human biology, genetics, or plant science, and take courses across biology, chemistry, and related fields. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.This program teaches you the science behind living systems — cells, genetics, microbes, and how drugs work in the body. You'll study biology and chemistry at a deeper level than in high school, with options to specialize in areas like biotechnology, pharmacology, or human health. It suits people curious about how organisms function and interested in careers in research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or environmental science.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlybiologylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencehealth scienceslife sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceNipissing University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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