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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording78%80–87%Low to Mid-80s80–87%Low to mid 80s80–87%Low to Mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UMCV4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Honours in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry,
  • Linguistics, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Psycholinguistics and Communications Differences, Psychology, and Gateway (Physical Sciences and Life Sciences):
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two credits from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U
  • 2 Additional 4 U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U
  • 2 additional 4 U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published450
What you studyAudiology and Speech Language PathologyBiotechnologyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistryAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistry
What it isThis is a four-year science degree where you specialize in one of many fields — from chemistry and physics to biology, geology, audiology, linguistics, or environmental science. The honours designation means you go deeper into your chosen subject than a general science degree would. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain paid professional experience alongside your studies, which suits students who want both classroom learning and real workplace practice in their field.You study the natural systems that support life on Earth — combining biology, chemistry, geology, and geography to understand ecosystems, environmental problems, and how living things interact with their physical surroundings. This pathway is structured to integrate multiple science disciplines rather than focus narrowly on one, and it includes mandatory co-operative work terms where you apply classroom learning to real environmental jobs. It suits students curious about how nature works across scales, from molecules to landscapes, who want hands-on experience before deciding on a specific environmental career.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.This program combines biology, chemistry, and psychology to explore how living systems work at both the molecular and mental levels. You'll study everything from cellular and genetic processes to brain function and behaviour, with the option to gain work experience through co-op placements. It suits students interested in medicine, neuroscience, pharmaceutical research, or any field that bridges the physical and behavioural sciences.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistrybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesneurosciencephysicsearth scienceenvironmental sciencebiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologybiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See themNone published by average
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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