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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biology (BA or BSc)

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording77–80%High 70s73–77%Mid-70s73–80%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 belowENG4UENG4USBI4UENG4USBI4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • 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 onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published54680
What you studyBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipEnvironmental StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAnimal 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.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.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 directlybiologyApplied to directlybiochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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