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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 87–93%“High 80s to low 90s” | 93–97%“Mid-90s” | 83–90%“Mid-80s regular, High 80s co-op” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USBI4U | ENG4USBI4U | ENG4USBI4USCH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 430 | 1,000 | 233 |
| What you study | Health InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesGeneticsMicrobiology | Biological SciencesHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy |
| 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. | Life Sciences Gateway is a first-year program where you explore core sciences—biology, chemistry, and math—before specializing in areas like genetics, microbiology, pharmacology, animal science, or psychology. It includes mandatory co-op work terms alongside your studies. This broad entry lets you test different life science directions before committing to a specific degree, rather than applying directly to a single specialized program. | This program teaches the science behind human health, public health systems, and how technology supports medical care. You'll study biology, chemistry, and data systems alongside social and policy issues in healthcare. The co-op option lets you work in hospitals, research labs, or health organizations while you study, which suits students who want real workplace experience before deciding on a health career path. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | health sciences | biochemistrybiologylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience | health sciences |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Western University on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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