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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 83–90%“Mid to high 80s” | 83–87%“Mid 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 | ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U |
| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 1,000 | — |
| What you study | Biological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | ChemistryHuman BiologyPharmacology, Toxicology & Pharmacy |
| What it is | 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. | You study the chemistry of living things — how molecules work in cells and bodies, and how drugs and toxins affect them. This program combines chemistry and biology more deeply than a general life sciences program, with added focus on how substances interact with organisms. It suits students curious about medicine, pharmacy, drug development, or toxicology who want a stronger chemical foundation than biology alone provides. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | biochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience | biochemistrylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | None published by average |
| Source | Western University on OUInfo | Queen's University on OUInfo |
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