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McMaster

Social Sciences I

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Life Sciences

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording74–76%80–87%Low-to mid-80s80–87%Low to mid 80s77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMHF4USBI4USPH4UENG4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics.
  • MHF4U
  • 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended.
  • +3 more on the program page
  • 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.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published950450380
What you studyEnvironmental StudiesGeologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical SciencesAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman GeographyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology
What it isA Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine.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.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.You study how the mind and body work together, and how social and environmental factors shape health. This program pairs psychology courses with practical training in areas like human biology, health policy, and social work. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms at healthcare or research settings alongside your studies. It suits people curious about mental health, public health, or how systems support people's wellbeing.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlycriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociologybiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologypsychology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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