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.
| Full | U of T (Scarborough) Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)OUAC TXF | |||
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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||||
| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70% | 77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)” | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | 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 | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 380 | 450 | 950 |
| What you study | Others in Subjects Related to Medicine | AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography |
| What it is | Biomedical Biology focuses on how human body systems work at the cellular and molecular level, combining biology with chemistry to understand disease and health. It differs from a general biology program by emphasizing medical applications and the chemistry underlying biological processes rather than ecology or organism diversity. This program suits students interested in health sciences who want a foundation in lab-based research before pursuing medicine, dentistry, or other clinical fields. | 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. | Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | biologylife sciencesmedical sciences | Applied to directly | biologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Laurentian University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo |
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