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Full	Trent Physics OUAC RPY ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Life Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op) OUAC TXD ☆ Add to planRemove	Guelph Bachelor of Science (BSc) General OUAC GZG ☆ Add to planRemove	Laurier (Waterloo) Biology (BA or BSc) OUAC UZF ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%“70% minimum”	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”	80–85%“80 to 85%”	73–77%“Mid-70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4USBI4U	ENG4U	ENG4USBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MHF4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	Six 4U/M courses ENG4U (with a minimum of 60%) Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses Required Courses: ENG4U with a minimum of 60% +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	Biological Sciences: ENG4U MHF4U 2 4U Science courses 2 additional 4U/M courses +5 more on the program page	English at 60% Biology at 70% Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	200	680	—	—
What you study	—	Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics	Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyChemistry	Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman Biology
What it is	You study the science of matter, energy, forces, and motion — how things work at every scale, from tiny atoms to galaxies. Physics at Trent gives you a grounding in theory through lectures and labs, preparing you for further study or work in fields like engineering, environmental science, or research. It suits people who are curious about how the natural world operates and comfortable with mathematics.	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.	A Bachelor of Science (General) lets you study science broadly across biology, chemistry, environmental science, and related fields, choosing your own mix of courses rather than specializing deeply in one area. Unlike an honours program, it gives you flexibility to explore multiple sciences without committing to a single major or meeting the tighter requirements of a specialized stream. This suits students who are curious about science in general but aren't yet sure which direction appeals to them most.	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 it	physics	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	biology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Trent University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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