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York

Biology (BSc - Co-op available)

OUAC YSB

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Carleton

Science – Major (4 years)

OUAC CK

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%“Low to mid-80s”74–76%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UMHF4USBI4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it—
  • two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • MHF4U
  • +6 more on the program page
  • Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics.
  • MHF4U
  • 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended.
  • +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, International Bachelor of Science, iBSc—
First-year intakewhere published300—
What you studyGeneticsMicrobiologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryPlant SciencesEnvironmental StudiesGeologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences
What it isBiology is the study of living organisms, from cells and genes to plants and animals. This program lets you choose to add paid work terms in research labs or related industries alongside your courses, giving you real experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on learning and a chance to explore career options while earning money.A Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologylife sciencesApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceYork University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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