Biological Science

This program provides an excellent basis for writing the MCAT exam and for satisfying course requirements for applying to professional programs in medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry.

If you're interested in applying to the Biological Science program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DSB. 

If you're interested in applying to the Biological Science (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DCB. 

You can pursue the Honours Biological Science program or choose to specialize in one of the following areas:

• Applied Biotechnology

  Biotechnology is a rapidly growing area with many applications in health, agriculture and industry. Students gain a strong understanding of cell and molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry and physiology. Students in this specialization also benefit from enhanced laboratory experience.

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• Environmental Biology

  The Environmental Biology specialization prepares students for leadership roles in the environmental sector. The specialization combines disciplinary study in the natural sciences in the first two years of the program, followed by focused study in the last two years on the diversity of life from genomes to ecosystems in natural and human-impacted environments.

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• Environmental Toxicology

  Environmental toxicology is an interdisciplinary applied field involving health, agriculture, urban development and industry. It combines a strong base in biology and chemistry, with a focus on physiology, biochemistry, environmental science and environmental chemistry.

• Life Sciences

  This specialization consists of an integrated and focused concentration on biology and chemistry, with additional courses in neuroscience and human anatomy. You will gain a detailed understanding of the structure and functioning of the human body, how the brain and nervous systems work, and what happened when the brain degenerates and becomes damaged or disorganized.  

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• Marine Biology

  The Marine Biology specialization focuses on marine ecosystems and organisms. Students will have experiential learning opportunities in the marine environment via a semester abroad at the Bermuda, at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS).

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Science and Management

If you are interested in managerial and leadership roles, consider applying for the five-year Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours) program in your upper years of study. Graduates gain a solid foundation in the key functional areas of business and management, including finance, accounting, operations, project management and marketing.

There is a wealth of opportunities for science graduates in industry, government, and in areas of applied science. The combination of a science degree and business and management education will give an added advantage to graduates in establishing careers within these practical fields.

Explore the complex systems of life

The professors I have in the Biological Science – Life Sciences program are unparalleled. Professor Brar understands the minds of students and that physics can be intimidating to the novice learner. Professor Brar was engaging, supportive, caring and a friend to all; he completely changed my outlook on physics! Science courses are filled with instructors that genuinely care about you—that go above and beyond to help you succeed. Eric Doyle Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Life Sciences Class of 2023

All applicants to full-time undergraduate programs should apply in one of two ways; choose only one.

Option one:

The OUAC online application system allows you to apply to multiple Ontario universities or programs with one application. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Apply online using the OUAC website using the 105 application.
2. Be sure to apply by the application deadline for the program to which you want to be admitted—you can choose up to three programs.
3. Once the university receives your application from the OUAC, we will send you information regarding the next steps in the admissions process.

Option two:

If you are only applying to Ontario Tech, apply internally at ontariotechu.ca/internationalapplication. You can apply to three programs for a $100 application fee.

Note:If you're a student with a disability and want to be considered for admission on the basis of disability, please visit our special considerations page.

Applicants submitting international academic documents

Post-secondary credentials gained outside Canada may be subject to a request to be authenticated by World Education Services (WES).