4 programs, side by side
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%” | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 83–90%“Mid to high 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4USBI4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 450 | 1,000 |
| What you study | Biological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyHuman Biology | AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology | Biological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology |
| 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 the structure and function of living organisms, from cells and molecules to whole organisms and ecosystems. The BA and BSc differ mainly in depth: the BSc requires more chemistry and physics alongside biology, preparing you for research or graduate study, while the BA offers more flexibility to combine biology with other subjects. The co-op option lets you work in labs, hospitals, or biotech companies between study terms. This program suits students curious about how life works who want hands-on experience before deciding on a career direction. | 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. | 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 it | medical sciences | biology | biologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology | biochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | University of Guelph on OUInfo | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo |
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