Biology

University of Ottawa

4 years
Duration (years)
4 years
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Optional co-op is listed.
Work experience
Optional co-op is listed.
uOttawa Ontario OUR admissions requirements
80% English and 75% French published minimums
Published threshold
Published eligibility threshold: 80% English and 75% French published minimums. Fall 2027. Ontario secondary school applicants
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Deadlines

September 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, September 17, 2026

Applications open for programs beginning September 2027
2026 entry
Verbatim: "We start accepting applications for programs that begin in September 2027 on September 17, 2026."
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.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

MHF4UAdvanced Functions 4U
MCV4UCalculus and Vectors 4U

Ontario Secondary School Diploma and at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU-level courses.
English 4U (ENG4U) or Français 4U (FRA4U).
Advanced Functions 4U (MHF4U) and Calculus and Vectors 4U (MCV4U).
Two of Biology 4U (SBI4U), Chemistry 4U (SCH4U), Physics 4U (SPH4U) and Earth and Space Science 4U (SES4U).
At least 70% combined across the science and mathematics prerequisites.
Applicants missing MCV4U can take the university replacement the summer before enrolment or during their first term.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Fall 2027 verified on the Ontario OUR and OZU panels.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic documents listed in your uoZone Admission file
- Current Ontario high school transcripts arrive automatically through OUAC. Upload other requested records through uoDoc in uoZone. Your Admission file lists the documents for your background and program; incomplete files can be cancelled after the applicable deadline.
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Applicant pathways

English instruction (OUR)

Ontario secondary school applicants

OUAC OUR. Published Ontario admission minimum of 80%.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma and at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU-level courses.
English 4U (ENG4U) or Français 4U (FRA4U).
Advanced Functions 4U (MHF4U) and Calculus and Vectors 4U (MCV4U).
Two of Biology 4U (SBI4U), Chemistry 4U (SCH4U), Physics 4U (SPH4U) and Earth and Space Science 4U (SES4U).
At least 70% combined across the science and mathematics prerequisites.
Applicants missing MCV4U can take the university replacement the summer before enrolment or during their first term.
French immersion is available as an option through the English entry.

French instruction (OZU)

Ontario secondary school applicants

OUAC OZU. Published Ontario admission minimum of 75%.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma and at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU-level courses.
English 4U (ENG4U) or Français 4U (FRA4U).
Advanced Functions 4U (MHF4U) and Calculus and Vectors 4U (MCV4U).
Two of Biology 4U (SBI4U), Chemistry 4U (SCH4U), Physics 4U (SPH4U) and Earth and Space Science 4U (SES4U).
At least 70% combined across the science and mathematics prerequisites.
Applicants missing MCV4U can take the university replacement the summer before enrolment or during their first term.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

The published Honours bachelor’s degree structure requires 120 units.

References

Program facts

Published threshold80% English and 75% French published minimums

Ontario secondary school applicants

Co-opOptional co-op is listed.

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

Animal Physiology

BSc

Study how animal bodies function.

Published requirements

Courses

2026–27 suggested first-year sequence for the regular Honours BSc. Timing and course choices follow the Faculty of Science guidance.

Suggested first-year sequence

Fall

BIO 1109 applies if the biology prerequisite is missing. It may be taken concurrently with BIO 1131. The plan directs students without the prerequisite for CHM 1311 to take CHM 1301. The plan directs students without the prerequisite for PHY 1321 to take PHY 1331. 3 course units in English (ENG) at the 1000 or 2000 level.

BIO 1131Introduction to Organismal Biology3 units
CHM 1311Principles of Chemistry3 units
MAT 1330Calculus for the Life Sciences I3 units
PHY 1321Principles of Physics I3 units

Winter

BIO 1141Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology3 units
CHM 1321Organic Chemistry I3 units
GEO 1111Introduction to Earth Systems3 units
MAT 1332Calculus for the Life Sciences II3 units

Fall or Winter

BIO 1150BioZoo: An Introduction Laboratory in Biology3 units

Elective choices

The standard plan includes 9 elective units from Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences or Telfer and 21 additional elective units.

Study locations

Published teaching location: Undergraduate biology and biochemistry teaching laboratories are in the Biosciences Complex.uOttawa 2026 Faculty of Science undergraduate teaching laboratories