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	U of T (Mississauga) Forensic Sciences OUAC TMK Remove	Laurentian Biochimie OUAC LBT Remove	Laurier (Waterloo) Biology (BA or BSc) OUAC UZF Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–80%“Mid to high 70s”	70%	73–77%“Mid-70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U SBI4U SCH4U	MHF4U	ENG4U SBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of FIF4U, FRA4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U SBI4U MHF4U Most programs also require SCH4U Most programs also recommend MCV4U and SPH4U +2 more on the program page	1 cours de français niveau U/M 12ième année (FRA 4U, FIF 4U) 1 cours de fonctions avancées niveau U 12ième année (MHF 4U) 2 cours de science niveau U 12ième année ou 1 science + 1 math 2 autres cours niveau U/M 12ième année (chimie et calcul sont conseillés) Moyenne globale minimale de 70 % des meilleurs 6 cours du niveau U/M 12ième année +4 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
Co-op	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	250	—	—
What you study	Biological Sciences Chemistry Forensic & Archaeological Sciences	Biological Sciences Chemistry Molecular Biology, Biochemistry	Biological Sciences Biology Biotechnology Human Biology
What it is	Forensic Sciences combines biology, chemistry, and investigative techniques to examine physical evidence from crime scenes and build cases for law enforcement. It differs from a straight chemistry or biology degree by training you specifically to analyze evidence like DNA, toxins, fibres, and trace materials in a criminal justice context. This program suits students who want to work in labs supporting police investigations and courts, rather than in pure research or clinical settings.	Biochimie is the study of chemical processes inside living cells and organisms, combining chemistry and biology at the molecular level. You'll learn how proteins, enzymes, and other molecules work together to keep cells alive. This program includes a co-op work placement, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid jobs in labs or biotech companies, and it's taught in French.	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	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	biology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo	Laurentian University on OUInfo	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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