Overview
50%
Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
85%
Competitive Average?Based on 96 user submissions.
96
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
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Estimated Enrollment?Approximate annual intake for this program, based on official university publications and CUDO reports.
84%
Cutoff?Based on admission results submitted by students on Uniscope — no applicants below this average were admitted. Submissions under this threshold are not accepted.
The competitive admission average for Life Sciences and Biochemistry at Queen's University is approximately 85% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 50%. Based on 96 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 94.9% (minimum on record: 84%), students currently in the applicant pool show a median of 90.8%. The program is located in Kingston, ON. It enrolls approximately 265 students annually.
Offer Timing
86 student-reported offers across 4 admissions cycles
main wave
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Jan 24, and the busiest stretch was Mar 1 – Mar 15.
Pooled from 86 offers students reported for the 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 and 2025–26 cycles, grouped by where each date falls in the admissions year rather than by calendar year. Individual reports run from Oct 25 to May 2. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the competitive average for Life Sciences and Biochemistry at Queen's University?
The competitive admission average for Life Sciences and Biochemistry at Queen's University is approximately 85%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.
What average do you need to get into Life Sciences and Biochemistry at Queen's University?
Admitted students to Life Sciences and Biochemistry at Queen's University typically present averages around 85%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 94.9%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.
Is Life Sciences and Biochemistry at Queen's University hard to get into?
Life Sciences and Biochemistry at Queen's University is considered competitive, with a competitive average near 85% and an acceptance rate of about 50%.
What is the acceptance rate for Life Sciences and Biochemistry?
The acceptance rate for Life Sciences and Biochemistry at Queen's University is approximately 50%.
What are the prerequisites for Life Sciences and Biochemistry?
Prerequisites for Life Sciences and Biochemistry include: ENG4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, 2 additional 4U/M course.
How many students are enrolled in Life Sciences and Biochemistry?
Life Sciences and Biochemistry at Queen's University enrolls approximately 265 students per year.