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	Laurier (Waterloo) Biology (BA or BSc) OUAC UZF Remove	Queen's Biological and Cognitive Sciences Pathway OUAC QSB Remove	U of T (Scarborough) Life Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op) OUAC TXD Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	80–87%“Low to Mid-80s”	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U SBI4U	ENG4U MCV4U	ENG4U SBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	English at 60% Biology at 70% Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.	ENG4U MCV4U 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U 2 additional 4 U/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 application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	680
What you study	Biological Sciences Biology Biotechnology Human Biology	Biological Sciences Biology Biotechnology Chemistry	Animal Science Biological Sciences Biotechnology Genetics
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.	This program combines biology, chemistry, and psychology to explore how living systems work at both the molecular and mental levels. You'll study everything from cellular and genetic processes to brain function and behaviour, with the option to gain work experience through co-op placements. It suits students interested in medicine, neuroscience, pharmaceutical research, or any field that bridges the physical and behavioural sciences.	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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	biology	biology	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	Queen's University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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