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Western

Health Sciences

OUAC EW

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U of T (St. George)

Life Sciences (including Psychology)

OUAC TLG

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording87–93%High 80s to low 90s80–83%Low 80s83–90%Mid- to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • One of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • +3 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
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • Many programs also require or recommend 1 or more of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published430570
What you studyHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial PolicyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyAnimal ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesEnvironmental Studies
What it isHealth 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 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.This program covers the study of living organisms and human behaviour, from genetics and microbiology to ecology, nutrition, and psychology. You'll choose a focus area like biological sciences, animal science, environmental studies, or psychology, and take courses that build on that specialization. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom study and paid work in research labs, hospitals, or environmental organizations. It suits students curious about how life works at every scale, from cells to ecosystems to minds, and who want hands-on experience alongside theory.
The door tomajors you reach through ithealth sciencesbiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiochemistrybiologyenvironmental sciencehealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo

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