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Waterloo

Life Sciences (Regular/Co-op)

OUAC WLS

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Algoma

Biology (BSc 4 year)

OUAC JGA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–83%“Low 80s”70%“70%+”
Required coursesforced into your top 6ENG4UMCV4UMDM4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USES4USPH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
  • 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
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNo
Degree——
First-year intakewhere published570—
What you studyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyEnvironmental Studies
What it isLife Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your 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.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiologylife sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfo

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