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Laurier (Waterloo)

Honours Science (BSc)

OUAC UZL

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Algoma

Biology (BSc 4 year)

OUAC JGA

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Lakehead

Science One (Thunder Bay and Orillia)

OUAC AAN

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%“Mid 70s”70%“70%+”70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of ICS4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
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  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Two of Biology, Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Space Science, or Physics at 60%
  • 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
  • MHF4U
  • 1 of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNo
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published———
What you studyBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceOthers in Physical SciencesEnvironmental StudiesAnimal ScienceAnthropologyArchaeologyAstronomy
What it isAn Honours Science degree lets you study a science subject deeply — biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or another physical science — and choose your own focus within it. Unlike a general science program, an Honours degree requires a concentrated major and typically includes a research or capstone component. The co-op option means you alternate between school terms and paid work placements in science-related jobs, which suits people who want real workplace experience alongside their degree.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.Science One is a general first-year science program that lets you explore multiple science disciplines — biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and others — before committing to a specific major. Unlike entering directly into a single science program, you take a broader range of foundational courses to discover which field best suits you. It works well for students who are interested in science but unsure which specialization to pursue.
The door tomajors you reach through itlife sciencesphysicsbiologylife sciencesApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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