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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 | 70%“70%+” | 74–80%“74 to 80%” | 77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)” | 73–80%“Mid to High 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| 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 | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 380 | 65 |
| What you study | Psychology | International DevelopmentSocial PolicySocial WorkSociology | AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | Health InformaticsInformation SystemsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy |
| What it is | You study human behaviour, thinking, and emotion from scientific and practical angles. A four-year honours degree goes deeper than a three-year general degree, with more advanced courses and often a research component. This program suits people curious about why people act and think the way they do, and who want to understand psychology well enough for graduate study or specialized careers in mental health, research, or counselling. | You study human behaviour, relationships, and social systems from childhood through adulthood, drawing on sociology, psychology, and policy analysis. This program is broader than social work alone because it covers family dynamics, community development, and social change rather than focusing only on professional counselling or casework. It suits people interested in understanding how families and societies work and who want careers in social services, policy, research, or international development. | 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 program teaches you how health systems actually work — covering everything from how hospitals are run and data is managed to the policies that shape who gets care and how. Unlike pure health science programs, you'll focus on the business, technology, and policy side of medicine rather than clinical practice. It suits people interested in health but drawn to organization, technology, or social systems more than direct patient care. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | psychology | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Algoma University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo |
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