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3 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.

Laurier (Waterloo)

Biology (BA or BSc)

OUAC UZF

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Algoma

Biology (BSc 4 year)

OUAC JGA

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U of T (Scarborough)

Life Sciences (regular and co-op)

OUAC TSL

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s70%70%+73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4UENG4UMHF4UENG4USBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Two 4U/M science courses (Chemistry and Biology are recommended)
  • Two other 4U/M courses
  • 70% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U recommended
  • MCV4U for specific disciplines is required.
  • +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published680
What you studyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman BiologyEnvironmental StudiesAnimal 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.A four-year Bachelor of Science in Biology teaches you how living organisms work, from cells to ecosystems, with a focus on environmental systems and conservation. You'll study ecology, genetics, physiology, and how species interact with their surroundings, combining lab work with field study. This program suits students who want a broad foundation in biology and are interested in environmental issues, rather than pursuing a specialized professional path like medicine or engineering.Life Sciences is a broad study of how living things work, from individual cells and genetics to whole organisms and ecosystems. You'll choose a focus area like microbiology, human biology, genetics, or plant science, and take courses across biology, chemistry, and related fields. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologybiologylife sciencesbiologylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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