4 programs, side by side

Full	York Biology (BSc - Co-op available) OUAC YSB ☆ Add to planRemove	Algoma Biology (BSc 4 year) OUAC JGA ☆ Add to planRemove	BU Brock Biological Sciences OUAC BS ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Life Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op) OUAC TXD ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low to mid-80s”	70%“70%+”	73–77%“Mid 70s”	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6	ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USES4USPH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMDM4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Prerequisitesas published	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U SBI4U SCH4U MHF4U +6 more on the program page	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	MHF4U (min 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%) SCH4U (min. 70%) 2 from SBI4U, SPH4U, SES4U, a second 4U Math or ENG4U ENG4U is strongly recommended Alternative Offers +1 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
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, International Bachelor of Science, iBSc	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education, BSc/BEd	—
First-year intakewhere published	300	—	—	680
What you study	GeneticsMicrobiologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryPlant Sciences	Environmental Studies	—	Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics
What it is	Biology 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 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.	Biological Sciences is the study of living organisms — their structure, function, genetics, ecology, and how they interact with their environment. At Brock, you can pursue this as a straight Bachelor of Science or combine it with teacher education through the BSc/BEd, which qualifies you to teach biology in Ontario high schools. The program includes a co-op option that integrates paid work terms with your studies, giving you practical experience in research labs, government agencies, or industry.	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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	biologylife sciences	biologylife sciences	biology	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	York University on OUInfo	Algoma University on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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