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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biology (BA or BSc)

OUAC UZF

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U of T (Scarborough)

Life Sciences (regular and co-op)

OUAC TSL

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to Mid-80s73–77%Mid-70s73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4USBI4UENG4USBI4UENG4USBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U
  • 2 Additional 4 U/M courses
  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U recommended
  • MCV4U for specific disciplines is required.
  • +2 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
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published680680
What you studyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistryBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics
What it isYou study the natural systems that support life on Earth — combining biology, chemistry, geology, and geography to understand ecosystems, environmental problems, and how living things interact with their physical surroundings. This pathway is structured to integrate multiple science disciplines rather than focus narrowly on one, and it includes mandatory co-operative work terms where you apply classroom learning to real environmental jobs. It suits students curious about how nature works across scales, from molecules to landscapes, who want hands-on experience before deciding on a specific environmental career.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.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.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itearth scienceenvironmental sciencebiologybiologylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscienceApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceQueen's University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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