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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 | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 83–90%“Mid to high 80s” | 77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4U | 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 | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 950 | 250 | — | 380 |
| What you study | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography | AstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science | AstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science | AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology |
| 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. | Physical Sciences is a broad first-year program where you study foundational chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology before choosing a specialization in second year. The co-op option means you alternate between study and paid work terms at companies or research labs, giving you real experience in your field. This program suits students who are strong in math and science but not yet certain which specific physical science direction — from astronomy to polymer chemistry — they want to pursue. | This program combines foundational study in mathematics with hands-on work in chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology, and related fields. You'll take core courses in pure and applied mathematics alongside lab work and theory in the physical sciences, giving you breadth rather than specialization in a single discipline. It suits students drawn to quantitative problem-solving across multiple scientific areas who want flexibility to explore before committing to a specific path. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology | chemistryearth sciencephysics | chemistryearth sciencemathematicsphysicsstatistics | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo |
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