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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biology (BA or BSc)

OUAC UZF

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Lakehead

Applied Life Sciences (Thunder Bay and Orillia)

OUAC AA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%“Low to mid 80s”73–77%“Mid-70s”70–75%“70% or 75%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4USBI4UENG4UMHF4U
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
  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • Applied Life Sciences with Biotechnology Diploma (Lakehead/Georgian): ENG4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U. Requires a minimum 75% overall final average
  • All other 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-opAvailableAvailableNo
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published450——
What you studyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsHuman Biology
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.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.This program teaches you the science behind living systems — cells, genetics, microbes, and how drugs work in the body. You'll study biology and chemistry at a deeper level than in high school, with options to specialize in areas like biotechnology, pharmacology, or human health. It suits people curious about how organisms function and interested in careers in research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or environmental science.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologybiologyhealth scienceslife sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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