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Western

Kinesiology

OUAC EP

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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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Western

Medical Sciences

OUAC ESM

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording87–90%High-80s80–87%Low to mid 80s83–90%Mid to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • A grade 12 U-level Math or grade 11 or 12 U-level Physics are recommended to prepare for senior Kinesiology subjects in biomechanics, research methods, and statistics.
  • It is strongly recommended that students interested in the BSc program take an additional grade 12 Math or Science like Calculus, Pre-calculus, or Chemistry.
  • SCH4U is a prerequisite for first-year Chemistry courses.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Note:
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published3354501,000
What you studyHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSport & Exercise ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology
What it isKinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and sport from biological and physical perspectives. You'll learn anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and exercise science to understand how bodies move and respond to physical activity. The BA offers broader flexibility in electives; the BSc includes more chemistry, physics, and advanced quantitative analysis, preparing you better for research or health science pathways. It suits people interested in exercise science, athletic performance, rehabilitation, or health promotion who want science grounded in practical movement.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.Medical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program where you study human biology, chemistry, and related sciences to prepare for health professions or medical research. Unlike a general science degree, it focuses specifically on the foundational knowledge needed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or graduate health programs. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or health settings alongside your coursework. It suits students drawn to understanding how the human body works and considering careers in health care or biomedical fields.
The door tomajors you reach through itkinesiologybiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologybiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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