4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 83–90%“Mid to high 80s” | 73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)” | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USBI4U | ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4USBI4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | — | Bachelor of Environmental Science, BESc, Bachelor of Science, BSc |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 1,000 | 680 | — |
| What you study | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman Biology | Biological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics |
| What it is | You 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 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 it | biology | biochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience | Applied to directly | biology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo |
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