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| Full | U of T (Scarborough) Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)OUAC TXF | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–85%“80 to 85%” | 77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)” | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 80–87%“Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 380 | 450 | 224 |
| What you study | Human BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSport & Exercise Science | AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology | Biological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine |
| What it is | Human Kinetics is the study of how the human body moves and functions, combining anatomy, physiology, and exercise science. Unlike a general biology degree, it focuses specifically on physical performance, fitness, and health rather than broader biological systems. It suits students interested in exercise science, sports medicine, rehabilitation, or health-related careers who want a science-based foundation in movement and body function. | 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. | 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. | Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and how the body works during physical activity. You learn biology, nutrition, and sport science through lab work and courses. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings, giving you real experience alongside your degree. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | kinesiology | Applied to directly | biologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology | kinesiology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | University of Guelph on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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