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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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Brock

Medical Sciences

OUAC BSH

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Lakehead

Biology (includes Environmental Science, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Biodiversity and Conservation) (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%“Low to mid 80s”73–77%“Mid 70s”70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it———
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U (min. 70%)
  • One 4U math
  • Strongly recommended subjects: PSE4U or PSK4U, MDM4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Biology (Environmental Science): ENG4U, MHF4U
  • Biology & Chemistry: ENG4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U
  • All other Biology (Science) Majors: ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNo
Degree——Bachelor of Environmental Science, BESc, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published450——
What you studyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics
What it isLife 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.Medical Sciences is a first-year foundation program in human biology and life sciences designed for students considering health professions like medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy. It covers anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and cell biology at university level. This program prepares you for competitive professional school applications while letting you explore whether medical training is right for you.You study the science of living things — from individual cells and genes to entire ecosystems and animal behaviour. The Environmental Science degree focuses on how organisms interact with their environment, while other options let you specialize in animal biology, plants, genetics, or microbiology. This program suits people curious about how life works and interested in careers ranging from conservation and wildlife management to research, teaching, or health sciences.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologymedical sciencesbiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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