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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording85–91%85 to 91%77–80%High 70s83–90%Mid to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, 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
  • English at 70%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Two or Biology, Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Science, or Physics at 60%
  • Prerequisite courses are included in your admission average
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Note:
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published1,000
What you studyBiological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineBiological SciencesChemistryLaw & CriminologyOthers in Physical SciencesBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman 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 science and law together in one integrated degree, rather than choosing one or the other. This combines courses in biology, chemistry, and physics with legal studies and criminology, giving you broad background in both fields. It suits people drawn to science who also want to understand law and regulation, or who are exploring whether a legal career in science-related areas appeals to them.Medical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program where you study human biology, chemistry, and related sciences to prepare for health professions or medical research. Unlike a general science degree, it focuses specifically on the foundational knowledge needed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or graduate health programs. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or health settings alongside your coursework. It suits students drawn to understanding how the human body works and considering careers in health care or biomedical fields.
The door tomajors you reach through itmedical sciencesApplied to directlybiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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