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The life sciences, also known as biological sciences, cover a wide range of topics from microscopic molecular biology to large-scale ecology, including specialized fields like biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, and physiology. This curriculum aims to give students a comprehensive foundation in contemporary biological principles, meeting core prerequisites for professional and graduate programs while equipping graduates for careers in biology and allied areas. While offering flexibility to focus on preferred biological specialties, the undergraduate program guarantees students gain a thorough understanding of key concepts and challenges in modern biology across all organizational levels.
Through lectures, lab work, and field research, you'll explore the diversity of Biological Sciences before tailoring your studies with courses in biochemistry, cellular biology, developmental biology, physiology across organisms, genetics, molecular biology, neuroscience, ecology, animal behavior, and bioinformatics.
Applicants must have
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
Minimum six Grade 12 4U or 4M-level credits, including program specific prerequisites.
A minimum admission average of 70% (many programs require a higher average)
English proficiency requirements
IELTS - overall 6.5, no band below 6.0
TOEFL - overall 88, no band below 21
CAEL - overall 70, no band below 60
PTE - 58
IELP Level 5 - Successful completion of Level 5 of the Brock Intensive English Language program
CAE (C1 Advanced): 176 minimum score
CPE (C2 Proficiency): 176 minimum score
IB: Completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A