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	Laurier (Waterloo) Biochemistry and Biotechnology (BSc) OUAC UBI Remove	Carleton Science – Major (4 years) OUAC CK Remove	Waterloo Science and Business (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WSB Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	74–76%	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U SBI4U SCH4U	MHF4U SBI4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U	two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, 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	Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics. MHF4U 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U 3 best 4U/M courses For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended. +3 more on the program page	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management, or Physics
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	85
What you study	Biotechnology Chemistry	Environmental Studies Geology Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Others in Physical Sciences	Biological Sciences Biotechnology Business Studies Chemistry
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.	A Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine.	You study science and business together in one program, combining technical subjects like chemistry or biology with courses in marketing, entrepreneurship, and business strategy. Unlike a regular science degree with a business minor added on, this program integrates both throughout, so you learn how science discoveries become commercial products. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work placements. This suits students who want a science background but also care about bringing ideas to market or running a company.
The door tomajors you reach through it	biochemistry	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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