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	U of T (Scarborough) Life Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op) OUAC TXD Remove	York (Glendon) International Studies & Business Administration (iBA/BBA Dual Degree) OUAC YYU Remove	Laurier (Waterloo) Biology (BA or BSc) OUAC UZF Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”	73–80%“Mid to high 70s”	73–77%“Mid-70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U SBI4U	ENG4U FRA4U MHF4U	ENG4U SBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U SBI4U SCH4U recommended MCV4U for specific disciplines is required. +2 more on the program page	An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants) MHF4U MCV4U or MDM4U 3 +7 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	Yes A Bilingual Supplementary Application is also required. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Applied Arts, BAA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA	—
First-year intakewhere published	680	25	—
What you study	Animal Science Biological Sciences Biotechnology Genetics	Accounting Artificial Intelligence Business Studies Economics	Biological Sciences Biology Biotechnology Human Biology
What it is	You study the science of living systems — cells, organisms, genetics, and disease — with flexible depth depending on which specialization you choose. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, building real experience alongside your degree. This stream suits students drawn to biology and chemistry who want either a traditional path or the chance to test careers in health and life sciences before graduating.	This program lets you earn two degrees at once: a business administration credential covering accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship, plus an international studies degree in history, geography, or environmental studies. Unlike a typical business degree, you're required to complete a co-op work term, which gives you practical experience alongside classroom learning. It suits students who want both solid business training and deeper knowledge of global issues or a second subject area.	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 85%See them	13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	York University — Glendon on OUInfo	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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