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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biology (BA or BSc)

OUAC UZF

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McMaster

Social Sciences I

OUAC ML

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s80–87%Low-to mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published950
What you studyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography
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.Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologycriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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