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Western

Medical Sciences

OUAC ESM

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Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid to high 80s85–91%85 to 91%80–87%Low to mid 80s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Note:
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • Acceptable 4U science courses include Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and Physics (SPH4U. Completion of all 3 is strongly recommended. Applicants lacking the third science course will be required to take a replacement course in semester one.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 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
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published1,000450570
What you studyBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyBiological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
What it isMedical 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.Bio-Medical Science is a science degree focused on the human body and disease at the cellular and molecular level, bridging biology and medicine. It goes deeper into medical concepts than a straight biology program, preparing you for health-related careers or further study in medicine, dentistry, or graduate research. This program suits students who want a rigorous science foundation and are interested in how the body works at a detailed level.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.Life Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencemedical sciencesbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologybiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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