Life sciences: every university, ranked
Biology at Lakehead University
HBSc (Honours Bachelor of Science) or 3-year BSc; also Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science · Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies · Thunder Bay campus
What average do you need for Lakehead Biology?
Majors or options chosen later: Animal Sciences concentration, Biodiversity and Conservation concentration, Neuroscience concentration, Plant Sciences concentration, Biology and Chemistry (HBSc), Environmental Science (HBESc, Biology major), Concurrent Education (BSc/BEd).
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
How much does Lakehead Biology cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $6,100 first year, $24,400 in all
- Student fees
- $1,300 to $1,600 first year, $5,200 to $6,500 in all
- Books and supplies
- $500 first year, $2,000 in allSchool's estimate
- Residence and meals
- $11,500 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $26,900 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Thunder Bay, $747 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.
What careers does Lakehead Biology lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- BiologistStudy living things for a government, a university or a consulting firm. The degree is the easy part; the funding is the hard part.$83kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Medical Laboratory TechnologistRun the tests behind most diagnoses: blood, tissue, bacteria, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, the genetic code). Two to three years of school and good job prospects.$81kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Family DoctorAbout ten years of university and residency, then work that is needed in every province.$232kTypical pay9 to 11 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study life sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Animal BiologyGuelph, Ontario | 86-92% | $6,213 |
| Animal BiologyWindsor, Ontario | Minimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 86% | $6,091 |
| Applied BiotechnologyOntario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: low 70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent | $6,102 |
| Applied Grape and Wine ScienceBrock, Ontario | Expected cut-off: mid 70s | $6,211 |
| Aquatic BiologyWindsor, Ontario | Minimum 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, Ontario | Minimum 80% overall average | $6,241 |
| Bachelor of Science in AgricultureGuelph, Ontario | 75-80% | $6,213 |
| Behavioural NeuroscienceLaurentian, Ontario | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | $6,120 |
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
- Biology at UNBC: Minimum 65% average (English 12 plus four more Grade 12 courses)
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: lakeheadu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Entering average (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: lakeheadu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: lakeheadu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Lakehead University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.