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Published rangetheir exact wording75%87–90%High 80s80–87%Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)80–87%Low-to mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMCV4USBI4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English (ENG4U)
  • 5 best 4U/M courses
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  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • SBI4U
  • 3 additional 4U/M course
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology (min. 70%), Chemistry (min. 70%), or Physics (min. 70%)
  • One of the following: Advanced Functions (min. 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science in Kinesiology, BSc(Kin), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education, BSc/BEdBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published10224950
What you studyAfrican StudiesAnthropologyComparative Literary StudiesEconomicsBiological SciencesComplementary Medicines and TherapiesEducation StudiesHuman BiologyBiological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography
What it isThis program lets you study how societies, economies, and cultures interact across borders, drawing from fields like history, anthropology, economics, and international development. You'll examine global issues through multiple lenses rather than specializing in one discipline. It suits students curious about world affairs and international problems who want flexibility to explore different approaches before deciding on a deeper focus.This program lets you earn both a kinesiology degree and a teaching certificate in four years instead of five. You study human movement, exercise science, and nutrition alongside education theory and teaching methods, preparing you to teach high school physical education. It suits students who want to combine their interest in sport and exercise science with a career in secondary education.Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and how the body works during physical activity. You learn biology, nutrition, and sport science through lab work and courses. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings, giving you real experience alongside your degree.Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlykinesiologycriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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