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Guelph Bachelor of Science (BSc) General

University of Guelph

The published admission average for Bachelor of Science (BSc) General at University of Guelph is 80–85% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code GZG.

A Bachelor of Science (General) lets you study science broadly across biology, chemistry, environmental science, and related fields, choosing your own mix of courses rather than specializing deeply in one area. Unlike an honours program, it gives you flexibility to explore multiple sciences without committing to a single major or meeting the tighter requirements of a specialized stream. This suits students who are curious about science in general but aren't yet sure which direction appeals to them most.

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Admission average

80–85%

OUAC code

GZG

Study options

Regular

University of Guelph publishes this as “80 to 85%”

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What’s the Guelph Bachelor of Science (BSc) General acceptance rate?

University of Guelph doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Bachelor of Science (BSc) General, and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 80–85% for September 2027 entry. Guelph acceptance rate, program by program

Admission requirements

Required
ENG4U
This code covers majors with different requirements. What is listed above is what every one of them asks for; each major's own requirements are below.

  • Biological Sciences

    Requires ENG4U, MHF4U.

  • Physical Sciences

    Requires ENG4U, MCV4U.

Guelph’s own wording

  • Biological Sciences:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • Physical Sciences:
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • See Ontario high school course codes.

How many other programs require these outright:

Also required

  • Acceptable 4U science courses include Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and Physics (SPH4U. Completion of all 3 is strongly recommended. Applicants lacking the third science course will be required to take a replacement course in semester one.

What it costs

First-year tuition at Guelph is $6,212.74 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. Engineering ($11,511.72) and Commerce ($10,565.16) cost more. Guelph tuition, program by program

Source: University of Guelph on Ontario Universities’ Info. Grade ranges change year to year and are not guarantees — confirm with the university before you apply.

What this leads to

The picture for animal science as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.

Most graduates start as veterinary technicians in small animal clinics or as laboratory technicians running diagnostic tests and data analysis for research facilities. Some go into livestock nutrition consulting or farm management, but these require additional credentials or experience.

In its favour

  • Entry-level jobs are accessible—about 62% of graduates find relevant work within six months
  • Veterinary technician demand is growing faster than average, especially in pet care
  • Mid-career salaries reach $88K–$98K, respectable for a bachelor's degree
  • Lab and research roles offer flexibility to move into animal welfare, genetics, or food science

Worth knowing

  • Starting salary is low ($63K); you'll spend your first 3–5 years in entry-level roles before reaching decent pay
  • Most entry-level work (vet tech, lab tech) involves repetitive tasks with irregular hours and lower job satisfaction scores
  • A bachelor's alone doesn't qualify you for livestock management or consulting roles—employers want experience or specialized certifications first
  • Automation is eliminating routine processing and slaughter floor work; AI handles monitoring tasks that used to require human observation, shrinking certain job types

How AI is changing this work

Routine monitoring of animal health and behavior is being automated through AI cameras, sensors, and predictive systems—this work will require fewer humans. Research roles and management positions that interpret data are not being automated yet. The field is shifting toward roles that use AI tools rather than roles that collect data. If you go this route, expect to learn data analysis and AI literacy, not just animal science.

Where this came from (6 sources)
  1. 1. Animal Scientist Salary in Canada (2026)
  2. 2. 363 animal science Jobs in Canada, July 2026
  3. 3. 355 animal science jobs in Canada, July 2026
  4. 4. 96 animal science Jobs in Canada | March 2026
  5. 5. Animal Scientist Salary in Canada (2026) - ERI SalaryExpert
  6. 6. $40K–$145K Animal Science Jobs in Alberta, 21 May 2026 | Indeed

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