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Full	McMaster Life Sciences Gateway OUAC MLS ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Computer Science (regular and co-op) OUAC TXC ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (St. George) Life Sciences (including Psychology) OUAC TLG ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) Double Degree (Co-op Only) OUAC WBC ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	93–97%“Mid-90s”	93–100%“Mid-90s (regular); high 90s (co-op)”	83–90%“Mid- to high 80s”	90–97%“Low to Mid-90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4USBI4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMCV4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MHF4U one of MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U 1 of Advanced Functions 4U, Calculus & Vectors 4U Biology 4U 1 of Advanced Functions 4U, Calculus & Vectors 4U, Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U Applicants without Calculus & Vectors 4U will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U Many programs also require or recommend 1 or more of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U	Any Grade 12 U English Advanced Functions Calculus and Vectors One other Grade 12 U course
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Yes An Admission Information Form is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. You're strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and the Canadian Senior Mathematics Competition. Individual selection may vary. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	1,000	165	—	29
What you study	Animal ScienceBiological SciencesGeneticsMicrobiology	Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceEntrepreneurshipInformation Systems	Animal ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesEnvironmental Studies	Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering
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.	You study the theory and practice of computing, from writing software and building systems to artificial intelligence and how businesses use technology. The co-op stream requires you to alternate between semesters of coursework and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This suits students who want hands-on industry exposure while learning, or who prefer the traditional full-time study path.	This program covers the study of living organisms and human behaviour, from genetics and microbiology to ecology, nutrition, and psychology. You'll choose a focus area like biological sciences, animal science, environmental studies, or psychology, and take courses that build on that specialization. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom study and paid work in research labs, hospitals, or environmental organizations. It suits students curious about how life works at every scale, from cells to ecosystems to minds, and who want hands-on experience alongside theory.	You study both computer science and business administration as integrated degrees, not separate majors. This co-op stream requires you to alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms throughout your program, giving you applied experience in tech and business roles. It suits students who want technical depth and business acumen together, and who are willing to commit to a longer timeline that includes mandatory internships.
The door tomajors you reach through it	biochemistrybiologylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience	computer sciencesoftware engineering	biochemistrybiologyenvironmental sciencehealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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