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	Ontario Tech Health Sciences OUAC DHS Remove	Ontario Tech Medical Laboratory Science - Northern Access Initiative OUAC DMN Remove	Carleton Science – Major (4 years) OUAC CK Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	77–80%“High 70s”	74–76%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U SBI4U	ENG4U SBI4U SCH4U	MHF4U SBI4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	one of MCV4U, MHF4U	two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U
Prerequisitesas published	Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 60% Biology (SBI4U) One of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U. It is recommended that students interested in the Human Health Science specialization take Chemistry (SCH4U). Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) Biology (SBI4U) Chemistry (SCH4U) One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), or Advanced Functions (MHF4U). A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite math and science courses.	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
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	No	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	100	45	—
What you study	Others in Subjects Related to Medicine	Medical Technology Others in Subjects Related to Medicine	Environmental Studies Geology Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Others in Physical Sciences
What it is	Health Sciences is a broad study of how the human body works, disease, and health systems. You'll take courses in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and public health rather than focusing on one specific medical profession. This program suits students interested in health careers — whether that's medicine, nursing, therapy, or public health — who want to explore options before specializing.	This program teaches you to perform and interpret diagnostic tests on blood, tissue, and other body samples in hospitals and labs. It focuses on the hands-on skills and scientific knowledge that lab technicians use to help doctors diagnose disease. The Northern Access Initiative means the program is designed for students from remote or underserved regions of Ontario, with support to help you succeed in a full-time, lab-based career.	A 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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	health sciences	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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