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Brock

Medical Sciences

OUAC BSH

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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid 70s80–91%80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)80–87%Low to mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U (min. 70%)
  • One 4U math
  • Strongly recommended subjects: PSE4U or PSK4U, MDM4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Biological Sciences:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • +7 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
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published450
What you studyBiological SciencesHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental StudiesAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology
What it isMedical Sciences is a first-year foundation program in human biology and life sciences designed for students considering health professions like medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy. It covers anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and cell biology at university level. This program prepares you for competitive professional school applications while letting you explore whether medical training is right for you.A Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itmedical sciencesbiochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysicsbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceBrock University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo

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