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York

Biology (BSc - Co-op available)

OUAC YSB

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Algoma

Biology (BSc 4 year)

OUAC JGA

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U of T (Scarborough)

Life Sciences (regular and co-op)

OUAC TSL

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%“Low to mid-80s”70%“70%+”73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4USBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it——
  • one of MDM4U, MHF4U
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
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U recommended
  • MCV4U for specific disciplines is required.
  • +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, International Bachelor of Science, iBSc——
First-year intakewhere published300—680
What you studyGeneticsMicrobiologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryPlant SciencesEnvironmental StudiesAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics
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 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.Life Sciences is a broad study of how living things work, from individual cells and genetics to whole organisms and ecosystems. You'll choose a focus area like microbiology, human biology, genetics, or plant science, and take courses across biology, chemistry, and related fields. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologylife sciencesbiologylife sciencesbiologylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceYork University on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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