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Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to mid 80s80–83%Low 80s80–85%80 to 85%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • 2 of Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
  • 1 4U/M Arts or Social Studies course
  • 1 additional 4U/M course
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published550
What you studyAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistryAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyGeneticsGeneticsHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyMicrobiology
What it isThis is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.Biomedical Sciences is the study of how living organisms work at every level, from cells and genes to whole body systems. You'll focus on topics like genetics, human biology, animal physiology, and zoology to understand disease and health. This is a broad foundation program suited to students who want biology and chemistry depth before deciding on careers in health sciences, research, or veterinary fields.One Health is the study of how human health, animal health, and the environment are connected, drawing on biology, genetics, microbiology, and veterinary science. Unlike traditional biology or health science programs, it teaches you to see disease and wellness across all three systems rather than in isolation. The co-op option means you alternate between study terms and paid work placements. This suits people interested in public health, disease prevention, food safety, or environmental health who want hands-on experience before graduation.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatisticsmedical sciencesApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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