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Trent (Durham)

Science and Business

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Science

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wordingNot publishedN/A87–90%A minimum of high-80s is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this80–87%Low to mid 80s80–91%80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
  • MHF4U or MCV4U recommended
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • 2 of Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U
  • *Completion of all 3 sciences is strongly recommended.
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • Biological Sciences:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • OUAC Application Deadline: January 15, 2027.
  • An online
  • supplementary application
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opNoNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published20065550
What you studyAgricultureAnthropologyArchaeologyAstronomyBiologyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesInterdisciplinary StudiesAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistryAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental Studies
What it isThis program combines science courses with business studies, so you study both scientific subjects like chemistry, biology, or computer science alongside accounting, management, and economics. Unlike a straight science degree, you gain practical knowledge of how science-based industries operate and how to manage projects or companies. It suits students who want a science career but also care about the business side — whether that's starting a science company, managing research teams, or working in science-related industries.Honours Integrated Science teaches you how different sciences connect and overlap rather than studying them in separate boxes. You'll take courses across biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and environmental studies, learning how they relate to real problems instead of treating each discipline independently. This suits students who want a flexible foundation in science and aren't certain yet which single specialization they'll pursue.This is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.A Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatisticsbiochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceTrent University — Durham GTA on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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