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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording87–90%High 80s80–83%Low 80s83–90%Mid to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • All majors (Dramatic Arts, English, French Studies, Geography, History, Visual Arts):
  • ENG4U
  • One 4U Math
  • French majors:
  • ENG4U
  • +7 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
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Note:
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published1301,000
What you studyEducation StudiesBiologyChemistryMaterials ScienceMolecular Biology, BiochemistryBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology
What it isThis is a four-year program that combines an honours degree in one subject (like English, French, History, or Visual Arts) with teacher training for grades 7 through 12. Unlike a regular honours degree followed by separate teacher certification, you study both your subject and education courses together from the start, so you graduate ready to teach. It suits people who know they want to teach a specific subject at the high school level and want to earn their teaching qualification without extra study later.This program lets you study science broadly — chemistry, physics, biology, materials science, and related fields — at university level. Unlike a specialized honours program in a single science, this one gives you flexibility to explore multiple areas before focusing deeper. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work in science-related industries. It suits students who are strong in math and sciences but not yet sure which direction to specialize in, or who want practical work experience alongside their degree.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.
The door tomajors you reach through iteducationApplied to directlybiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceBrock University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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