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Queen's

Kinesiology

OUAC QK

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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 wording80–87%Low to mid 80s83–87%Mid 80s80–87%Low to mid 80s80–87%Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMCV4USBI4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U
  • 3 additional 4U/M course
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • 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%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published300200450224
What you studyInformation SystemsInformation TechnologyMedia and Communication StudiesOthers in TechnologyBiological SciencesComplementary Medicines and TherapiesHuman BiologyNutritionAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine
What it isThis program combines the study of media, communication, and information technology — learning how messages are created, shared, and understood across digital and traditional platforms alongside practical IT skills. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work placements in media, tech, or communications companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree. It suits students interested in how technology shapes storytelling and public conversation, who want hands-on workplace experience before graduating.Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and the body's response to physical activity. You'll learn anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and psychology to understand how muscles, bones, and organs work during exercise and sport. This program suits people interested in fitness science, rehabilitation, sports performance, or health promotion who want a science-based foundation before pursuing careers like personal training, physiotherapy, or exercise coaching.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.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itcommunicationskinesiologybiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologykinesiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See themNone published by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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