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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biology (BA or BSc)

OUAC UZF

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Western

Medical Sciences

OUAC ESM

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s83–90%Mid to high 80s70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Note:
  • +1 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 only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Environmental Science, BESc, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published1,000
What you studyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics
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.Medical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program where you study human biology, chemistry, and related sciences to prepare for health professions or medical research. Unlike a general science degree, it focuses specifically on the foundational knowledge needed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or graduate health programs. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or health settings alongside your coursework. It suits students drawn to understanding how the human body works and considering careers in health care or biomedical fields.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 itbiologybiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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