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Social Sciences I

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Published rangetheir exact wording85–91%85 to 91%80–87%Low-to mid-80s83–90%Mid-80s regular, High 80s co-op
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4UENG4UENG4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • Acceptable 4U science courses include Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and Physics (SPH4U. Completion of all 3 is strongly recommended. Applicants lacking the third science course will be required to take a replacement course in semester one.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • 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.
  • 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 only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published950233
What you studyBiological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman GeographyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy
What it isBio-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.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.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 itmedical sciencescriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociologyhealth sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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