4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low to mid-80s” | 78% | 80–91%“80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)” | 80–83%“Low 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USES4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMDM4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USES4USPH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | 65 | — | — | 570 |
| What you study | ChemistryMolecular Biology, Biochemistry | Audiology and Speech Language PathologyBiotechnologyChemistryEnvironmental Studies | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental Studies | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology |
| What it is | Biochemistry is the study of chemical reactions that happen inside living cells and organisms, combining chemistry and molecular biology. You learn how molecules like proteins and DNA work at the chemical level, which is deeper than what you'd cover in a regular biology or chemistry program. This program offers the option to do paid co-op work terms alongside your studies, giving you real laboratory and industry experience before you graduate. It suits people curious about how life works at the molecular scale and interested in hands-on work in research, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology. | This is a four-year science degree where you specialize in one of many fields — from chemistry and physics to biology, geology, audiology, linguistics, or environmental science. The honours designation means you go deeper into your chosen subject than a general science degree would. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain paid professional experience alongside your studies, which suits students who want both classroom learning and real workplace practice in their field. | A Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry. | Life 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | biochemistry | biochemistrybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesneurosciencephysics | biochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysics | biochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | York University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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