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McMaster

Social Sciences I

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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording85–90%85 to 90%80–87%Low-to mid-80s80–87%Low to mid 80s83–90%Mid-80s regular, High 80s co-op
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • Computing courses are recommended, as are any other courses necessary to prepare for study in an "Area of Application".
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • Biology (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published950450233
What you studyComputer ScienceAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman GeographyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy
What it isYou study how to design, build, and test software systems — the programs and applications that run on computers and devices. Unlike a pure Computer Science degree, this program focuses on practical engineering: how software is actually built for real-world use, with emphasis on planning, teamwork, and quality. The co-op option means you alternate between study and paid work terms at companies, giving you experience before graduation. This suits people who want hands-on technical skills, prefer learning by doing, and are ready to commit to work placements alongside coursework.Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.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.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 itsoftware engineeringcriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociologybiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyhealth sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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