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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW | Bachelor of Environmental Science, BESc, Bachelor of Science, BSc |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 950 | — |
| What you study | Psychology | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics |
| What it is | Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes — how people think, feel, and act. At Wilfrid Laurier, you can choose between a BA (emphasizing the social and humanities aspects) or a BSc (focusing on research methods and biological foundations). The program includes optional co-op terms where you work in real clinical, research, or organizational settings alongside your studies, giving you practical experience that pure coursework alone doesn't provide. | 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. | You study the science of living things — from individual cells and genes to entire ecosystems and animal behaviour. The Environmental Science degree focuses on how organisms interact with their environment, while other options let you specialize in animal biology, plants, genetics, or microbiology. This program suits people curious about how life works and interested in careers ranging from conservation and wildlife management to research, teaching, or health sciences. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | neurosciencepsychology | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology | biology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Life Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Life Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)77–83%+
- Psychology & Health Studies (regular and co-op)77–83%+
- Biology (BSc, iBSc)73–80%+
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) General80–85%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.