Undergraduate Opportunities
Admissions
Bachelor of Science, Biological Science Majors
Subject requirements for 11/12 admission
- English
- Advanced Functions (Calculus is required for the Biochemistry major)
- 2 credits from Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- 2 additional credits
Ontario Curriculum Requirements
- ENG4U
- MHF4U (MCV4U for the Biochemistry major)
- 2 credits from SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
- 2 additional 4U or 4M credits
All three of Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry and Physics are strongly recommended for all majors in biological sciences.
Applicants who lack one or more of the Grade 12 (4U) Biology, Chemistry or Physics credits will take a replacement credit in semester one. This course will be applied toward the B.Sc. degree requirements as an elective.
Advanced Placement (AP):
Applicants who have completed Advanced Placement Examinations with a minimum grade of 4 will be eligible to receive university credit to a maximum of 2.0 credits, subject to the discretion of the appropriate college. Please arrange for an official school report to be sent directly to Admission Services.
International Baccalaureate (IB):
The University of Guelph will consider IB courses as long as the applicant meets the admissions standards set out by the university. Please see the Admissions website for more information and specific grade requirements.
How to apply?
Application Forms
If you are applying to Guelph you should use the print versions (hard copies), or the on-line application forms both available from the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). All print versions of the application forms are sent to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre not the University of Guelph. Some forms can also be downloaded using links provided below.
OUAC 101
Are you a currently enrolled Ontario secondary school student?
Use the OUAC 101 Form (available from your school guidance office).
All currently enrolled Ontario Secondary School students must apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre. The Secondary School On-Line Application (SSOLA) will also be available in most schools.
OUAC 105
Not currently enrolled in a secondary school program?
Use the OUAC 105 form if you are not currently enrolled in a secondary school program. This would include, but would not be limited to, the following categories of applicants:
- all Ontario candidates (except those who are currently enrolled full-time in an Ontario Secondary School day program)
- adult and mature students registered in night school, correspondence programs and special adult day school programs
- all candidates from other Canadian provinces or territories or international students (including those who are attending secondary or post-secondary institutions)
- university and college transfer students
Not a Canadian Citizen?
If you are not a Canadian Citizen, you may also use one of the following:
- If the only school in Ontario you are applying to is Guelph, please use the on-line University of Guelph International Application for Undergraduate Admission
- If you would like to apply to more than one university in Ontario, please follow the process outlined at University of Guelph Admissions to use OUAC form 105.
For more information regarding applications please see the University of Guelph Admission Services website - they have specific information regarding:
- Student life
- Residence
- Fees
- Application deadlines
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- OUAC - Ontario Universities' Application Centre find out more information regarding how to apply to University