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Full	TMU Biology (Co-op Available) OUAC SBX ☆ Add to planRemove	Algoma Biology (BSc 4 year) OUAC JGA ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Life Sciences (regular and co-op) OUAC TSL ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Life Sciences (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WLS ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75–80%“75-80%”	70%“70%+”	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMHF4U	ENG4UMHF4U	ENG4USBI4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Two of Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)	ENG4U MHF4U Two 4U/M science courses (Chemistry and Biology are recommended) Two other 4U/M courses 70% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	ENG4U MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U SBI4U SCH4U recommended MCV4U for specific disciplines is required. +2 more on the program page	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	205	—	680	570
What you study	Biological SciencesBiologyHuman Biology	Environmental Studies	Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics	Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
What it is	You study the structure and function of living organisms, from cells and genetics to human health and ecology. This program lets you do optional work terms alongside your courses, giving you paid experience in labs, hospitals, research centres, or biotech companies while earning your degree. It suits students interested in biology who want to test out careers before graduating and build professional connections.	A four-year Bachelor of Science in Biology teaches you how living organisms work, from cells to ecosystems, with a focus on environmental systems and conservation. You'll study ecology, genetics, physiology, and how species interact with their surroundings, combining lab work with field study. This program suits students who want a broad foundation in biology and are interested in environmental issues, rather than pursuing a specialized professional path like medicine or engineering.	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.	Life Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through it	biology	biologylife sciences	biologylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience	biochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo	Algoma University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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