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Full	Western Health Sciences OUAC EW ☆ Add to planRemove	McMaster Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences I- Discovery Track OUAC MID ☆ Add to planRemove	McMaster Honours Health Sciences OUAC MNS ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (St. George) Engineering Science OUAC TK ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87–93%“High 80s to low 90s”	90%“A minimum of 90% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this	90%“Minimum 90% to be considered.”	90–97%“Low to mid- 90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4USBI4U	ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4USBI4USCH4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	English, ENG4U Biology, SBI4U One of: Advanced Functions, MHF4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U +3 more on the program page	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Biology 4U Chemistry 4U Physics 4U	English 4U 1 of Calculus & Vectors 4U, Advanced Functions 4U, Data Management 4U Biology 4U Chemistry 4U 1 non-Math, non-Science, non-Technology 4U/M credit +2 more on the program page	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027. Admission is by selection and applications will be required to complete a mandatory supplementary application Usually closes before January 15	Yes OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027. Admission is by selection. You will not be considered without a completed supplementary application. The supplementary application is due in early/mid-February. Applicants will be notified of the details. Find further details on the program website: Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Health Sciences, BHSc	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	430	—	240	—
What you study	Health InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy	BiotechnologyGeneral or Integrated EngineeringHuman BiologyMolecular Biology, Biochemistry	Health InformaticsHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine	Aerospace EngineeringBiotechnologyElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering
What it is	Health Sciences is a broad program combining study of how health systems work, the use of technology and data in healthcare, and social policy that shapes health outcomes. It differs from biology or medicine by focusing on the bigger picture of health delivery and policy rather than pure life sciences or direct clinical training. It suits students interested in healthcare careers beyond clinical practice, like health administration, public health, or health technology roles.	You study engineering and health sciences together, focusing on how biology and chemistry apply to medical devices, treatments, and health problems. Unlike a standard engineering program, you're embedded in health sciences from day one, and you'll do paid work terms in hospitals, biotech companies, or medical device firms. This suits people who want to solve real health challenges through technology but aren't sure yet whether they prefer the engineering or health science side.	This program covers the science of how the human body works and how health systems use technology and data. Unlike a pre-med program, it does not guarantee entry into medical school and instead prepares you for careers in health research, data analysis, or public health. It suits students who are strong in science and math but want flexibility to explore health fields beyond clinical practice.	Engineering Science is a broad engineering program where you study math, physics, and engineering fundamentals before specializing in areas like aerospace, electrical, biotechnology, or general engineering. Unlike traditional engineering programs that lock you into one specialty from year one, this lets you explore multiple fields before choosing your focus. It suits students who are strong in math and science but unsure which engineering discipline fits them best, and who want optional paid work experience integrated into their degree.
The door tomajors you reach through it	health sciences	Applied to directly	health sciences	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
Source	Western University on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo

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