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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 93–97%“Mid-90s” | 80–91%“80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)” | 83–87%“Mid 80s” | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | 1,000 | — | — | 450 |
| What you study | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesGeneticsMicrobiology | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental Studies | ChemistryHuman BiologyPharmacology, Toxicology & Pharmacy | AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology |
| What it is | Life Sciences Gateway is a first-year program where you explore core sciences—biology, chemistry, and math—before specializing in areas like genetics, microbiology, pharmacology, animal science, or psychology. It includes mandatory co-op work terms alongside your studies. This broad entry lets you test different life science directions before committing to a specific degree, rather than applying directly to a single specialized program. | 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 chemistry of living things — how molecules work in cells and bodies, and how drugs and toxins affect them. This program combines chemistry and biology more deeply than a general life sciences program, with added focus on how substances interact with organisms. It suits students curious about medicine, pharmacy, drug development, or toxicology who want a stronger chemical foundation than biology alone provides. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | biochemistrybiologylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience | biochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysics | biochemistrylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience | biologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | Queen's University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo |
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