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Biopharmaceutical Science

University of Ottawa

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Deadlines

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  • 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.

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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.
uOttawa Ontario OUM admissions requirements
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Fall 2027 verified on the Ontario OUM and OZQ panels.

uOttawa Ontario OUM admissions requirements
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. 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 (OUM)

Ontario secondary school applicants

  • OUAC OUM. 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.
uOttawa Ontario OUM admissions requirements
French instruction (OZQ)

Ontario secondary school applicants

  • OUAC OZQ. 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.
uOttawa Ontario OZQ admissions requirements

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • The published Honours bachelor’s degree structure requires 120 units.
ReferencesuOttawa Faculty of Science academic regulations and 120-unit Honours degreeuOttawa catalogue, Honours BSc Biopharmaceutical Science

Program facts

Published threshold80% English and 75% French published minimums

Ontario secondary school applicants

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Co-opOptional co-op is listed.
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Majors & specializations

Genomics

BSc

Study genetics and disease.

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.

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

    Choose one

    Choose one of the two biology courses in the suggested Fall plan.

    • BIO 1131 · Introduction to Organismal Biology
    • BIO 1150 · BioZoo: An Introduction Laboratory in Biology
    uOttawa Biopharmaceutical Science 2026–27 suggested first-year sequence
Winter

3 elective course units from the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences or the Telfer School of Management.

  • BIO 1141Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology3 units
  • CHM 1321Organic Chemistry I3 units
  • MAT 1332Calculus for the Life Sciences II3 units
  • PHY 1322Principles of Physics II3 unitsChoose one

    Choose one

    Choose one of these courses in the suggested Winter plan.

    • PHY 1322 · Principles of Physics II
    • GEO 1111 · Introduction to Earth Systems
    uOttawa Biopharmaceutical Science 2026–27 suggested first-year sequence
Elective choices
  • The standard plan includes 6 elective units from Arts, Education, Law, Social Sciences or Telfer and 6 additional elective units.
  • Complete 42 optional units in the Medicinal Chemistry or Genomics option.

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