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Laurier (Waterloo)

Chemistry (BSc)

OUAC UHC

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Brock

Biochemistry

OUAC BCH

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s73–77%Mid 70s73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USCH4UENG4USBI4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • two of ENG4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Chemistry at 70%
  • Calculus and Vectors at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • 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
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U recommended
  • MCV4U for specific disciplines is required.
  • +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 onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Environmental Science, BESc, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published680
What you studyChemistryChemistryAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics
What it isYou study the structure and behaviour of atoms, molecules, and reactions: how substances interact, break down, and transform. Unlike a general science degree, this is a focused program in chemistry alone, and includes a mandatory co-op term where you work in a lab or industry setting. It suits students who enjoy hands-on lab work and want practical experience alongside theory before entering chemistry, materials, or pharmaceutical careers.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.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.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 itchemistrybiochemistryApplied to directlybiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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