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Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 85–91%“85 to 91%” | 70% | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 80–83%“Low 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4USCH4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 450 | 570 |
| What you study | Biological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences | AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology |
| What it is | Bio-Medical Science is a science degree focused on the human body and disease at the cellular and molecular level, bridging biology and medicine. It goes deeper into medical concepts than a straight biology program, preparing you for health-related careers or further study in medicine, dentistry, or graduate research. This program suits students who want a rigorous science foundation and are interested in how the body works at a detailed level. | You study chemistry alongside medical and biological sciences, learning how molecules, cells, and chemical processes work in living systems. This combines pure chemistry with applied health science rather than focusing only on one discipline. It suits students interested in understanding the chemical basis of medicine, pharmacology, or biochemistry without committing to a professional health program like medicine. | 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. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | medical sciences | biochemistrychemistrymedical sciences | biologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology | biochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | University of Guelph on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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