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Old 09-01-2009 at 02:04 AM   #1
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Can i get into life science
Can i still get into life sciences with just chemistry n physics cuz i HATE BIO m geting 90's in chem n physics. If not what do you guys think i should apply for in mac, because m still not sure and oh yea m good in calculus n adv functions. thanks for your help if any (HEHE)
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Can i still get into life sciences with just chemistry n physics cuz i HATE BIO m geting 90's in chem n physics. If not what do you guys think i should apply for in mac, because m still not sure and oh yea m good in calculus n adv functions. thanks for your help if any (HEHE)
http://registrar.mcmaster.ca /CALEN...nt/pg1957.html

You need both biologies. You should look into the math department or the physics department.
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Old 09-01-2009 at 03:03 AM   #3
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Can i still get into life sciences with just chemistry n physics cuz i HATE BIO m geting 90's in chem n physics. If not what do you guys think i should apply for in mac, because m still not sure and oh yea m good in calculus n adv functions. thanks for your help if any (HEHE)
You sound like you'd do well in engineering.
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Why no love for bio?
Old 09-01-2009 at 07:25 AM   #5
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Well, life science is primarily biology/psych/biochemistry.

physical science = chemistry, physics.

First year biology is terrible, but the upper year courses are much more enjoyable.
Old 09-01-2009 at 08:34 AM   #6
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If you don't like biology, I'd give the physical science program a look.
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Old 09-01-2009 at 12:04 PM   #7
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Do physical sci!!! Life Sci I is kinda boring, you are forced to take psych and that's not that great.
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wat do u guys mean physical science no biology rite i prefer chemistry more tho n will i still get as good jobs for it as with lifesciences for salary. As well since i am about to go into gr 12 i am thinking about taking gr 11 bio cuz i hadnt taken it in gr 11 n i wont take gr 12 bio so will mcmac accept my gr 11 bio mark r do i have 2 take gr 12 as well. This is a gamble i know it, but i have to take my chances.
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wat do u guys mean physical science no biology rite i prefer chemistry more tho n will i still get as good jobs for it as with lifesciences for salary. As well since i am about to go into gr 12 i am thinking about taking gr 11 bio cuz i hadnt taken it in gr 11 n i wont take gr 12 bio so will mcmac accept my gr 11 bio mark r do i have 2 take gr 12 as well. This is a gamble i know it, but i have to take my chances.
There are so many jobs related to the field of science. You should make an appointment with an academic counsellor. You will learn a lot more from them than us.
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Old 09-03-2009 at 02:59 PM   #10
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You'll enjoy physical sciences or engineering. If you hate bio then stay away form life sci.
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Old 09-03-2009 at 06:00 PM   #11
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wat do u guys mean physical science no biology rite i prefer chemistry more tho n will i still get as good jobs for it as with lifesciences for salary. As well since i am about to go into gr 12 i am thinking about taking gr 11 bio cuz i hadnt taken it in gr 11 n i wont take gr 12 bio so will mcmac accept my gr 11 bio mark r do i have 2 take gr 12 as well. This is a gamble i know it, but i have to take my chances.
You'll need to take Bio 1P03 if you want to take Bio 1A03/1M03.

Physical science is predominantly chemistry and well, physics. There's actually a high demand for students from physical sciences because many students opt for life sci instead. I was reading in the paper the other day that there were entrance scholarships for people taking physical sciences. If you'd ever want to teach, they need more secondary school teachers with physical sciences teachables. My boyfriend got an extra scholarship because of his teachables .

There are tons of jobs based on physical sciences and you'll likely have less competition.



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