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Published rangetheir exact wording77–80%High 70s80–87%Low to mid 80s73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)80–91%80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMCV4UENG4USBI4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U recommended
  • MCV4U for specific disciplines is required.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Biological Sciences:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published54550680
What you studyBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipEnvironmental StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistryAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental Studies
What it isYou study how to run and launch businesses while learning environmental science and sustainability principles. This combines business skills with ecological knowledge, so you understand both profit and environmental impact. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom and paid work terms, giving you real workplace experience in green business and sustainability roles. It suits people who want to work in business but care about environmental problems.This is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.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.A Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatisticsApplied to directlybiochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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