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Zoology at University of Guelph

BSc (Bachelor of Science) · College of Biological Science · Guelph campus

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What average do you need for Guelph Zoology?

The school says
80-85%
Entering average in this program group
93%
Biological and biomedical sciences at Guelph, first-year students from Ontario high schools, fall 2022; 85% came in at 90 or above. Official figure (Common University Data Ontario) for the whole group, not only this program.
Length and co-op
4 years
Co-op: No

What courses do you need?

Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.

Required
  • ENG4U English
  • MHF4U Advanced Functions
Also
  • Two of: SBI4U Biology, SCH4U Chemistry, SPH4U Physics
Recommended
  • All three of SBI4U Biology, SCH4U Chemistry, SPH4U Physics (the missing one is replaced by a course in first semester)

What else each course keeps open: ENG4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U

Is there a supplementary application?

Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.

Optional
Student Profile Form (SPF): activities, leadership and circumstances; considered only if your May average is within a discretionary range (up to 5%) below the final cut-offDue 1 April 2027

See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.

How much does Guelph Zoology cost?

For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.

Tuition, first year
$6,213
Books and supplies
$1,500
School's estimate, 2026-27
First year, all in
$23,900
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals; not counted: student fees
Whole degree, all in
$79,500
4 years, rent after first year
Tuition
$6,200 first year, $24,900 in all
Books and supplies
$1,500 first year, $6,000 in allSchool's estimate
Residence and meals
$16,100 first yearFirst year
Rent after first year
$32,500 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Guelph, $902 a month

What do life sciences graduates earn?

Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Ontario bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.

Two years after graduating
$43,000
Five years after graduating
$71,300

What careers does Guelph Zoology lead to?

Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.

Where else can you study life sciences?

The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.

ProgramSchool saysTuition
Animal BiologyWindsor, OntarioMinimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 86%$6,091
Applied BiotechnologyOntario Tech, OntarioExpected cut-off: low 70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent$6,102
Applied Grape and Wine ScienceBrock, OntarioExpected cut-off: mid 70s$6,211
Applied Life SciencesLakehead, OntarioA minimum 70% overall final average$6,104
Aquatic BiologyWindsor, OntarioMinimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 86%$6,091
Bachelor of Arts & Science/Medical Sciences: Trent/Swansea Dual DegreeTrent, OntarioMinimum 80% overall average$6,241
Behavioural NeuroscienceLaurentian, OntarioA minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses$6,120
BiochemistryBrock, OntarioExpected cut-off: mid 70s$6,211

If you don't get in

Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.

Asks for less
  • Zoology at Laurentian: A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses

Where these numbers come from

How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.

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