Careerhelp

General arts and science (major chosen later): every university, ranked

General Science at Lakehead University

BSc (Bachelor of Science), 3 years · Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies · Thunder Bay, Orillia campus

Counsellors: add notes to this page for a student

What average do you need for Lakehead General Science?

The school says
A minimum 70% overall final average
A minimum, not a typical admitted average
Length and co-op
3 years
Co-op: No

What courses do you need?

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

Required
  • ENG4U English
Also
  • Two of: SBI4U Biology, MCV4U Calculus and Vectors, SCH4U Chemistry, MDM4U Data Management, SES4U Earth and Space Science, SPH4U Physics, or MHF4U Advanced Functions

What else each course keeps open: ENG4U, SBI4U, MCV4U, SCH4U, MDM4U, SES4U, SPH4U, MHF4U

How much does Lakehead General Science 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
$6,104
Books and supplies
$500
School's estimate, 2026-27
First year, all in
$19,400 to $19,700
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals
Whole degree, all in
$53,100 to $54,100
3 years, rent after first year
Tuition
$6,100 first year, $18,300 in all
Student fees
$1,300 to $1,600 first year, $3,900 to $4,900 in all
Books and supplies
$500 first year, $1,500 in allSchool's estimate
Residence and meals
$11,500 first yearFirst year
Rent after first year
$17,900 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Thunder Bay, $747 a month

Where else can you study general arts and science (major chosen later)?

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

ProgramSchool saysTuition
Arts & ScienceTrent, OntarioMinimum 75% overall average; co-op stream minimum 80%$6,241
Arts & Science IMcMaster, OntarioMinimum overall average of 88% for consideration$6,043
Arts and SciencesGuelph, Ontario78-83%$6,213
Bachelor of Arts & Science / Doctor of Naturopathy Double DegreeTrent, OntarioNo average published$6,241
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (3 years)Ottawa, Ontario75% minimum (English program); 73% minimum (French program)$6,210
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (4 years)Ottawa, Ontario75% minimum (English program); 73% minimum (French program)$6,210
First Year ExplorationYork, OntarioLow-to-mid 70s or higher$6,240
General Studies (Online)Carleton, Ontario75%$6,188

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
  • General Major in the Sciences at ULethbridge: General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published)
  • General Studies (BA General) at UNBC: Minimum 65% average (English 12 plus four more Grade 12 courses)
Transfer in from college

Where these numbers come from

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.

Spot a mistake, or like something?

Tell us about this page. A person reads every message.

No email app on this device? Use Gmail instead: report a mistake in Gmail or say what you like in Gmail.