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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” | 80–87%“Low to Mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 950 | — |
| What you study | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography | AstronomyBiotechnologyChemistryMathematics |
| 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. | This pathway lets you study the fundamental sciences — physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, and biology — together rather than committing to a single discipline right away. You'll take core courses across all these fields in your first year, then gradually specialize based on your interests. The included co-op option means you'll do work terms in research labs or industry, giving you hands-on experience alongside your coursework. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology | chemistryphysics |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Queen's University on OUInfo |
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