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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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Trent (Durham)

Honours Science

OUAC ROX

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Trent (Durham)

Science and Business

OUAC ROO

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid 70s70%70%+70%70% minimumNot publishedN/A
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of ICS4U, MCV4U, 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
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
  • A 4U math is recommended
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
  • MHF4U or MCV4U recommended
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNoNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published200200
What you studyBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceOthers in Physical SciencesEnvironmental StudiesAgricultureAnthropologyArchaeologyBiological SciencesAgricultureAnthropologyArchaeologyAstronomy
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.Honours Science is a broad science degree where you choose your major from fields like biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science, or archaeology. Unlike a general science program, an honours degree requires you to specialize in one subject and complete more advanced courses in that area. It suits students who want a strong grounding in science but haven't yet decided on one specific career path, or who want deeper knowledge in a particular field.This program combines science courses with business studies, so you study both scientific subjects like chemistry, biology, or computer science alongside accounting, management, and economics. Unlike a straight science degree, you gain practical knowledge of how science-based industries operate and how to manage projects or companies. It suits students who want a science career but also care about the business side — whether that's starting a science company, managing research teams, or working in science-related industries.
The door tomajors you reach through itlife sciencesphysicsbiologylife sciencesApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See themNone published by averageNone published by average
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfoTrent University — Durham GTA on OUInfoTrent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo

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