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U of T (Mississauga)

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Medical Sciences

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%80–87%Low to mid 80s83–90%Mid to high 80s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USCH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SCH4U
  • 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Note:
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published4501,000570
What you studyBiological SciencesChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical SciencesAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
What it isYou 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.Life Sciences at UTM lets you study how living systems work, from the structure of molecules to human health and evolution. You can focus on areas like molecular biology, biotechnology, human biology, or anthropology depending on your interests. The program includes optional co-op work terms that let you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or research settings alongside your coursework — useful if you're considering health professions or research careers.Medical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program where you study human biology, chemistry, and related sciences to prepare for health professions or medical research. Unlike a general science degree, it focuses specifically on the foundational knowledge needed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or graduate health programs. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or health settings alongside your coursework. It suits students drawn to understanding how the human body works and considering careers in health care or biomedical fields.Life Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistrychemistrymedical sciencesbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologybiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceLakehead University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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