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3 programs, side by side

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York

Physics & Astronomy (BSc, Co-op available)

OUAC YSP

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Lakehead

Applied Life Sciences (Thunder Bay and Orillia)

OUAC AA

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Biology (BA or BSc)

OUAC UZF

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%“Mid-70s”70–75%“70% or 75%”73–77%“Mid-70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USPH4UENG4UMHF4UENG4USBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it———
Prerequisitesas published
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • SPH4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • +6 more on the program page
  • Applied Life Sciences with Biotechnology Diploma (Lakehead/Georgian): ENG4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U. Requires a minimum 75% overall final average
  • All other majors: ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
  • English at 60%
  • Biology at 70%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published40——
What you studyAstronomyPhysicsBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsHuman BiologyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman Biology
What it isYou study the laws that govern how matter and energy behave, from subatomic particles to stars and galaxies. Physics focuses on fundamental forces and motion, while astronomy applies those principles to space objects and the universe. The co-op option lets you work in labs or observatories alongside your classroom learning, which suits students who want practical experience in research or want to explore whether a physics career fits them.This program teaches you the science behind living systems — cells, genetics, microbes, and how drugs work in the body. You'll study biology and chemistry at a deeper level than in high school, with options to specialize in areas like biotechnology, pharmacology, or human health. It suits people curious about how organisms function and interested in careers in research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or environmental science.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itphysicshealth scienceslife sciencesbiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceYork University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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