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Laurier (Waterloo)

Chemistry (BSc)

OUAC UHC

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U of T (St. George)

Life Sciences (including Psychology)

OUAC TLG

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s83–90%Mid- to high 80s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4UENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
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.
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • Many programs also require or recommend 1 or more of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U
  • 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 applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published570
What you studyChemistryAnimal ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesEnvironmental StudiesAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
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.This program covers the study of living organisms and human behaviour, from genetics and microbiology to ecology, nutrition, and psychology. You'll choose a focus area like biological sciences, animal science, environmental studies, or psychology, and take courses that build on that specialization. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom study and paid work in research labs, hospitals, or environmental organizations. It suits students curious about how life works at every scale, from cells to ecosystems to minds, and who want hands-on experience alongside theory.Life Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itchemistrybiochemistrybiologyenvironmental sciencehealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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