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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 | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” | 80–91%“80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)” | 73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)” | 80–83%“Low 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4USBI4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 950 | — | 680 | 570 |
| What you study | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental Studies | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology |
| What it is | 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. | A Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry. | You study the science of living systems — cells, organisms, genetics, and disease — with flexible depth depending on which specialization you choose. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, building real experience alongside your degree. This stream suits students drawn to biology and chemistry who want either a traditional path or the chance to test careers in health and life sciences before graduating. | Life Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology | biochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysics | Applied to directly | biochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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