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| Full | U of T (Scarborough) Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)OUAC TXH | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 85%“A minimum of 85% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 83–90%“Mid to high 80s” | 83–87%“Mid-80s” | 73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 120 | — | 100 | 340 |
| What you study | Nursing | AstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science | AstronomyChemistryOthers in Physical SciencesPhysics | AstronomyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesGeology |
| What it is | You study the theory and practice of nursing care, learning anatomy, pharmacology, physiology, and clinical skills needed to work in hospitals, clinics, and community settings. This program is delivered at Mohawk College's campus rather than McMaster's main site, but follows McMaster's nursing curriculum and standards. It suits students who want hands-on healthcare training and are comfortable with science-based coursework and direct patient interaction. | 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. | This is a first-year science program that teaches you foundational chemistry, physics, and related subjects before you specialize. Unlike going directly into a single honours program, you spend your first year exploring different branches of physical science, then choose your final degree path — either a pure science degree or a combined science and engineering degree. It suits students who are strong in math and science but aren't yet sure whether they want to focus purely on theory or blend science with applied engineering. | You study physical sciences — chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental topics — with a focus on how they connect to human health and the living world. This stream emphasizes the intersection between earth and life sciences rather than pure physics or chemistry alone. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms at relevant employers alongside your degree. It suits students interested in environmental health, toxicology, or science careers that bridge the natural world and wellness. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | chemistryearth sciencemathematicsphysicsstatistics | chemistryphysics | health sciences |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo |
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