Bachelor Of Science (Honours) - Biological Sciences (NSB)

Academic Requirements

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biological Sciences program at the University of Windsor has specific academic requirements for prospective students. Below are the key details:

• Minimum Admission Average: A minimum admission average of 70% is required, along with a secondary average of 70%.
• Prerequisite Courses: The following courses are required for admission:
  • ENG4U (English)
  • MHF4U (Advanced Functions)
  • SCH4U (Chemistry)
  • SBI4U (Biology)
• Recommended Courses:
  • MCV4U (Calculus and Vectors) is strongly recommended.
  • SPH4U (Physics) is recommended.

International Students: Specific requirements for international students are not detailed, but it is advisable for students from Vietnam and other Asian countries to reach out to LOA Portal's advisors for tailored guidance and support.

In some cases, transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES. For any further clarification or assistance regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

The University of Windsor has established specific guidelines for demonstrating English language proficiency for undergraduate students. If you are not exempt from the English language proficiency requirement, you can show your proficiency through the following accepted methods:

• Pathway Program: The University of Windsor English Language Improvement Program (ELIP) (Level III) with a minimum grade of 75%.
• A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic or IELTS Online.
• A minimum score of 83 with a writing score of 20 on the Internet-based Test (IBT®) of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or TOEFL iBT® Home Edition online test.
• A minimum score of 115 for undergraduate applicants and a minimum score of 120 for graduate applicants on the current Duolingo English Test (DET).
• A minimum score of 60 on the Carleton University’s Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL).
• A minimum score of 60 on the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE).
• A minimum overall score of 176 on the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or the Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE).
• Receive a minimum of five semester transfer credits based on work completed at a recognized English-speaking University.
• Receive a minimum of one year of transfer credit based on work completed at a non-university post-secondary institution with an overall transfer average of B.
• Have completed all secondary or post-secondary education in English speaking countries as specified by the Office of the Registrar.
• Can demonstrate that they have completed three years of full-time secondary or post-secondary study in a school where the language of instruction is English.
• Applicants who do not satisfy the above requirements and wish exemption must provide a letter detailing the reasons for their appeal along with a letter of recommendation from their Secondary School principal or designate.

Note: We accept scores from IELTS one-band retake.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.