Life Sciences at Algoma
Not directly. At Algoma University you apply to Biology (BSc 4 year) (JGA), then choose life sciences on the application — Biology is Algoma's only life science.
The program you actually apply to
Biology (BSc 4 year)
70%OUAC JGA
Prerequisites
- 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
When you choose life sciences
On the application — Biology is Algoma's only life science.
What to watch for
Algoma has no major called Life Sciences; Biology (JGA/JFA, 70%+) is the only life-science degree.
The same application also gets you to
Biology (BSc 4 year) is the entry point for 1 other major at Algoma. You are not choosing between these at application time.
Life Sciences at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- Brockvia Sciences (BI)73–77%
- Carletonvia Science - Honours (CT)78%
- Guelphvia Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours (GZ)80–91%
- LakeheadDirect entry70–75%
- Laurentianvia Biomedical Biology (LBW)70%
- Laurier (Waterloo)via Honours Science (BSc) (UZL)73–77%
- McMastervia Life Sciences Gateway93–97%
- Nipissingvia Bachelor of Science (PS)70%
- Ontario Techvia Biomedical Science (DSU)70–73%
- Queen'sDirect entry83–87%
- TMUDirect entry80–85%
- Trentvia Biology (RBI)70%
- U of T (Mississauga)via Life Sciences80–87%
- U of T (Scarborough)Direct entry73–80%
- U of T (St. George)via Life Sciences (including Psychology)83–90%
- WaterlooDirect entry80–83%
- Westernvia Science (ES)80–87%
- Windsorvia Biomedical Sciences (NSD)70%
- Yorkvia Biology (BSc) (YSB)80–87%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. Algoma’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.