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Biological Sciences

University of Guelph

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Deadlines

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  • OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades

    2027 entry

    School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry
  • No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
  • No single OUAC deadline
  • University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply
Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish
  • MHF4UAdvanced Functions
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses.
  • Choose two of SBI4U Biology, SCH4U Chemistry or SPH4U Physics, and two additional Grade 12 U or M courses.
Guelph academic calendar · Ontario degree requirements
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Fall 2027 · main campus direct degree choices

Guelph Fall 2027 counselling admission table
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    Guelph academic calendar · Ontario degree requirementsGuelph academic calendar · Ontario degree requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    OUACOUAC
  3. Step 3Secondary records and all postsecondary transcripts
    • Provide the applicable school diploma or equivalent, secondary school marks and official records for all attempted postsecondary academic work. Official transcripts must come directly from the issuing institution. Any supplementary information requested for your application must also be submitted.
    Guelph undergraduate calendar: submission of documentsGuelph undergraduate calendar: submission of documents
  4. Step 4Apply through OUAC and choose your major of interest. Select co-op where available.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Guelph academic calendar · Ontario degree requirementsGuelph academic calendar · Ontario degree requirements
  5. Step 5Choose a major for Honours BSc. The three-year General BSc has a separate entry and no major.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Guelph academic calendar · Ontario degree requirementsGuelph academic calendar · Ontario degree requirements
  6. Step 6Check WebAdvisor for your offer conditions and required records.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Guelph academic calendar · Ontario degree requirementsGuelph academic calendar · Ontario degree requirements
Applicant pathways
Human Kinetics · direct and later entry

Applicants considering Human Kinetics within the BSc biological-sciences group

  • Guelph accepts direct entry from high school to Human Kinetics. Later internal admission is competitive.
  • After first year, the calendar requires 4.00 completed science credits and normally 70% across BIOL*1070, BIOL*1080 and BIOL*1090. Applicants at 65–69.9% may compete for available space.
  • The internal application is due by the last day of winter classes. This is a later-entry rule.
Guelph Human Kinetics degree and later internal-transfer rules

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • The honours BSc requires 20.00 credits.
  • Complete your major, science credits at the upper levels and the liberal education requirement.
  • General BSc requires 15.00 credits.
  • The Honours BSc normally requires at least 16.00 science credits, including at least 6.00 at the 3000 or 4000 level and 2.00 at the 4000 level. A non-science minor reduces the science-credit minimum to 14.00.
  • The Honours major requires a first-year core with at least 1.00 credit each in biological science, chemistry, physics and mathematical science. Use the declared major’s schedule for the exact courses.
ReferencesGuelph Human Kinetics degree and later internal-transfer rulesUniversity of Guelph · 2026–27 BSc requirementsGuelph Registrar first-year registration guideGuelph Science academic advising · revised schedulesGuelph Science advising · Honours and General entry

Program facts

Entering average~80–85%
Guelph Fall 2027 counselling admission table
Co-opCo-op in selected majors
Guelph admissions degree and major listCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Select a major when you apply. These options share this admission group.

Biochemistry

BSc

Study biological molecules and biochemical reactions.

Published requirementsPublished courses

Courses

Examples from the registrar’s first-year Science guide. Exact course selections vary by major and prior high-school subjects.

First-year course examples8 listed
Guelph Registrar first-year registration guide
Elective choices
  • Use the calendar for the science and liberal education choices in your major.
  • The General Science BSc requires 4.00 first-year core science credits and 0.50 additional credit in each of at least three core subject areas. It also specifies 6.50 approved Science electives, including 2.50 at the 3000 or 4000 level, 2.00 Liberal Education elective credits and 1.00 elective credit.
Study routes

Select a major when you apply. These options share this admission group.

  • Biological Science majors · Honours
  • General Science · 3 years
  • Microbiology
  • Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences

Careers

Career examples have not been verified for this page.

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Costs

Biological Sciences · Arts & Science rate

Published cost estimate

2026–27 Canadian · 2027–28 international · Canadian per semester · International per year · CAD

Ontario example · Choose your category

Tuition$3,106.37
Books and suppliesUnpublished
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Canadian rates cover one semester with at least 2.00 credits. The 2027–28 international rate covers the academic year for new students. Incidental fees are separate.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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