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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording85–90%85 to 90%80–87%Low to mid 80s83%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
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".
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U
  • A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.
  • +4 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published450502
What you studyComputer ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine
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.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.Biomedical Science is the study of how living systems work at the molecular level, focusing on chemistry, genetics, and cell biology as they relate to human health and disease. It goes deeper into biochemistry and molecular mechanisms than a general biology degree, preparing you for careers in research, diagnostics, or further study in medicine or related fields. The program includes mandatory co-op work terms, so you alternate between classroom and paid work in labs or healthcare settings. It suits students who want a science degree grounded in medical applications but are not yet committed to a specific health profession.
The door tomajors you reach through itsoftware engineeringbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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