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4 programs, side by side

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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 80s77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)78%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4UENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisites
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
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • 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
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published1,000380
What you studyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyAudiology and Speech Language PathologyBiotechnologyChemistryEnvironmental 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.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 psychology combined with applied health sciences — how human behaviour, biology, and social factors shape health and illness. Unlike a straight psychology program, this stream emphasizes practical health applications and the ability to work across healthcare and social systems. The co-op option lets you work in healthcare settings, clinics, or community agencies while studying. It suits students interested in both understanding the mind and applying that knowledge to real health problems.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologybiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscienceApplied to directlybiochemistrybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesneurosciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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