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4 programs, side by side

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biology (BA or BSc)

OUAC UZF

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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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York (Glendon)

Biology (BSc, iBSc)

OUAC YYF

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–83%Low 80s73–77%Mid-70s80–87%Low to mid 80s73–80%Mid to high 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4USBI4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UFRA4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
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
  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants)
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • MHF4U
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, International Bachelor of Science, iBSc
First-year intakewhere published130450
What you studyBiologyChemistryMaterials ScienceMolecular Biology, BiochemistryBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
What it isThis program lets you study science broadly — chemistry, physics, biology, materials science, and related fields — at university level. Unlike a specialized honours program in a single science, this one gives you flexibility to explore multiple areas before focusing deeper. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work in science-related industries. It suits students who are strong in math and sciences but not yet sure which direction to specialize in, or who want practical work experience alongside their degree.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.Life Sciences at UTM lets you study how living systems work, from the structure of molecules to human health and evolution. You can focus on areas like molecular biology, biotechnology, human biology, or anthropology depending on your interests. The program includes optional co-op work terms that let you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or research settings alongside your coursework — useful if you're considering health professions or research careers.A Biology degree at Glendon lets you study how living things work, from cells and molecules to whole organisms and ecosystems. You'll take core biology courses and choose from specialized areas like genetics, microbiology, human biology, or biotechnology. The iBSc variant integrates bilingual (English–French) instruction throughout your degree, rather than offering biology taught only in English.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlybiologybiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyApplied to directly
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 90%See them13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoYork University — Glendon on OUInfo

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