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The Life Sciences program at Queen's University stands as one of our most popular Bachelor of Science degree options, attracting numerous students interested in biomedical research and healthcare professions related to human biology. This comprehensive program covers diverse subjects from human anatomy and physiology to microbiology, cellular biology, and pharmaceutical treatments for various conditions. Recognized by Maclean's Canadian Universities Guidebook as an exceptional program, Queen's Life Sciences excels in blending fundamental health sciences with natural and physical sciences. The curriculum's flexibility allows students to specialize in areas like Cancer Biology, Cardiorespiratory Sciences, Drug Development and Human Toxicology, or Neurosciences, making it particularly appealing to aspiring researchers and healthcare professionals.
Applicants must have the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and six 4U/4M courses. Students must have a minimum of three 4U courses, except where stated otherwise. Students in francophone schools may offer the equivalent of English 4U.
The accepted tests of facility in English and the minimally acceptable scores for each are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Score of 6.5 on Academic Module with no band below 6.0; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - iBT (Internet Based TOEFL)/88 overall: 24 Writing, 22 Speaking, 22 Reading, 20 Listening; Paper Based TOEFL (PBT)/580 (TBC); Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Overall band of 70 with no band below 60; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - 90; Queen’s School of English - High standing on 12-week English for Academic Purposes advanced level English courses; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score of 60.