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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biology (BA or BSc)

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Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s78%80–91%80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • Honours in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry,
  • Linguistics, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Psycholinguistics and Communications Differences, Psychology, and Gateway (Physical Sciences and Life Sciences):
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two credits from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
  • Biological Sciences:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAudiology and Speech Language PathologyBiotechnologyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental Studies
What it isYou 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.This is a four-year science degree where you specialize in one of many fields — from chemistry and physics to biology, geology, audiology, linguistics, or environmental science. The honours designation means you go deeper into your chosen subject than a general science degree would. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain paid professional experience alongside your studies, which suits students who want both classroom learning and real workplace practice in their field.A Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologybiochemistrybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesneurosciencephysicsbiochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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