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McMaster

Social Sciences I

OUAC ML

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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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U of T (St. George)

Social Sciences

OUAC TAX

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low-to mid-80s80–87%Low to mid 80s83–90%Mid to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U is also required for Economics programs and Public Policy
  • SBI4U is also required for Forest Conservation
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published950450
What you studyAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman GeographyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAboriginal StudiesAfrican StudiesAnthropologyArchaeology
What it isSocial 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.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 is the study of how people, societies, and economies work — covering everything from politics and law to anthropology and economics. Unlike a specialist program in one subject, this degree lets you combine courses across multiple disciplines so you can explore what interests you most. It suits students curious about human behaviour, culture, institutions, and social change who want flexibility to discover their focus before committing to a narrow path.
The door tomajors you reach through itcriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociologybiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologycriminologyeconomicsgeographypolitical sciencesociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo

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