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Published rangetheir exact wording85–91%85 to 91%77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)78%80–87%Low to mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4UENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
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
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • Honours in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry,
  • Linguistics, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Psycholinguistics and Communications Differences, Psychology, and Gateway (Physical Sciences and Life Sciences):
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two credits from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • +7 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
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published380450
What you studyBiological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyAudiology and Speech Language PathologyBiotechnologyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology
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.You study psychology combined with applied health sciences — how human behaviour, biology, and social factors shape health and illness. Unlike a straight psychology program, this stream emphasizes practical health applications and the ability to work across healthcare and social systems. The co-op option lets you work in healthcare settings, clinics, or community agencies while studying. It suits students interested in both understanding the mind and applying that knowledge to real health problems.This is a four-year science degree where you specialize in one of many fields — from chemistry and physics to biology, geology, audiology, linguistics, or environmental science. The honours designation means you go deeper into your chosen subject than a general science degree would. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain paid professional experience alongside your studies, which suits students who want both classroom learning and real workplace practice in their field.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itmedical sciencesApplied to directlybiochemistrybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesneurosciencephysicsbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo

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