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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biology (BA or BSc)

OUAC UZF

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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75–80%75-80%77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)73–77%Mid-70s80–87%Low to mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UENG4USBI4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two of Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published205380450
What you studyBiological SciencesBiologyHuman BiologyAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology
What it isYou 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.You study psychology combined with applied health sciences — how human behaviour, biology, and social factors shape health and illness. Unlike a straight psychology program, this stream emphasizes practical health applications and the ability to work across healthcare and social systems. The co-op option lets you work in healthcare settings, clinics, or community agencies while studying. It suits students interested in both understanding the mind and applying that knowledge to real health problems.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 at UTM lets you study how living systems work, from the structure of molecules to human health and evolution. You can focus on areas like molecular biology, biotechnology, human biology, or anthropology depending on your interests. The program includes optional co-op work terms that let you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or research settings alongside your coursework — useful if you're considering health professions or research careers.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologyApplied to directlybiologybiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo

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