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| Full | U of T (Scarborough) Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)OUAC TXH | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70% | 70%“70% minimum” | 73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)” | 80–83%“Low 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USCH4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | 200 | 340 | 250 |
| What you study | Biological SciencesChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences | AgricultureAnthropologyArchaeologyBiological Sciences | AstronomyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesGeology | AstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science |
| What it is | You study chemistry alongside medical and biological sciences, learning how molecules, cells, and chemical processes work in living systems. This combines pure chemistry with applied health science rather than focusing only on one discipline. It suits students interested in understanding the chemical basis of medicine, pharmacology, or biochemistry without committing to a professional health program like medicine. | Honours Science is a broad science degree where you choose your major from fields like biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science, or archaeology. Unlike a general science program, an honours degree requires you to specialize in one subject and complete more advanced courses in that area. It suits students who want a strong grounding in science but haven't yet decided on one specific career path, or who want deeper knowledge in a particular field. | You study physical sciences — chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental topics — with a focus on how they connect to human health and the living world. This stream emphasizes the intersection between earth and life sciences rather than pure physics or chemistry alone. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms at relevant employers alongside your degree. It suits students interested in environmental health, toxicology, or science careers that bridge the natural world and wellness. | Physical Sciences is a broad first-year program where you study foundational chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology before choosing a specialization in second year. The co-op option means you alternate between study and paid work terms at companies or research labs, giving you real experience in your field. This program suits students who are strong in math and science but not yet certain which specific physical science direction — from astronomy to polymer chemistry — they want to pursue. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | biochemistrychemistrymedical sciences | Applied to directly | health sciences | chemistryearth sciencephysics |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | None published by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Lakehead University on OUInfo | Trent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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