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Published rangetheir exact wording85–91%85 to 91%80–87%Low to mid 80s80–87%Low to Mid-80s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
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
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U
  • 2 additional 4 U/M courses
  • 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
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published450570
What you studyBiological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistryAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
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.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 combines biology, chemistry, and psychology to explore how living systems work at both the molecular and mental levels. You'll study everything from cellular and genetic processes to brain function and behaviour, with the option to gain work experience through co-op placements. It suits students interested in medicine, neuroscience, pharmaceutical research, or any field that bridges the physical and behavioural sciences.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 itmedical sciencesbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologybiologybiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See themNone published by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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