4 programs, side by side

Full	Laurier (Waterloo) Biochemistry and Biotechnology (BSc) OUAC UBI ☆ Add to planRemove	BU Brock Biochemistry OUAC BCH ☆ Add to planRemove	Lakehead Earth Science (includes Environmental Science) (Thunder Bay) OUAC AI ☆ Add to planRemove	Windsor Environmental Science/Environmental Studies OUAC NLS ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	73–77%“Mid 70s”	70%	70%“70% minimum average”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U	SCH4U	ENG4U	ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of MCV4U, MHF4U two of ENG4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English at 60% Chemistry at 70% Math at 60% Advanced Functions at 60% Biology at 60% +1 more on the program page	MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%) SCH4U (min. 70%) 2 from SBI4U, SPH4U, SES4U, a second 4U Math or ENG4U ENG4U is strongly recommended Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	Earth Science (Environmental Science): ENG4U, 1 from MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U Earth Science: ENG4U, 2 from MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, 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.	Environmental Studies 70% minimum average ENG4U Environmental Science 70% minimum average +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No	No
Degree	—	—	—	Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BES, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—	—
What you study	BiotechnologyChemistry	Chemistry	Environmental StudiesForestry & ArboricultureGeologyOthers in Physical Sciences	Environmental StudiesGeologyHuman GeographyOthers in Physical Sciences
What it is	You study how living cells work at the molecular level and how to use that knowledge to develop new medicines, materials, and industrial processes. This program combines pure chemistry with applied biotechnology, so you spend time both in theory and on practical applications that companies actually use. It includes a required co-op work term, giving you real workplace experience alongside your coursework. This suits students who want hands-on lab work and are curious about bridging basic science with real-world problem-solving.	Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes inside living cells and organisms, combining chemistry and biology to understand how life works at a molecular level. This co-op program includes work terms where you apply what you are learning in paid jobs with employers, giving you real workplace experience alongside your studies. It suits students who want a science degree with both theory and hands-on professional experience, and who are interested in how molecules, reactions, and life interconnect.	This program teaches you Earth's physical systems: rocks and minerals, landforms, weather patterns, soil, and water. You'll study how natural processes shape the planet and how humans interact with the environment through forestry, geology, and environmental management. It suits students curious about natural systems and interested in careers protecting ecosystems or managing natural resources.	You study how the natural world works alongside the human systems that affect it. The BES focuses on environmental policy, conservation, and sustainability through social and geographic lenses, while the BSc emphasizes the physical science side: geology, ecology, and environmental processes. Both paths suit people interested in solving real environmental problems through either policy and community work or scientific research and analysis.
The door tomajors you reach through it	biochemistry	biochemistry	earth science	earth scienceenvironmental science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average
Source	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo

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