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McMaster

Honours Health Sciences

OUAC MNS

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Brock

Community Health

OUAC BAH

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording90%Minimum 90% to be considered.73–77%Mid-70s83–90%Mid-80s regular, High 80s co-op77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of SBI4U, SCH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • 1 of Calculus & Vectors 4U, Advanced Functions 4U, Data Management 4U
  • Biology 4U
  • Chemistry 4U
  • 1 non-Math, non-Science, non-Technology 4U/M credit
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • 1 of SBI4U or SCH4U
  • Strongly recommended subjects: SNC4M or PSE4U or PSK4U, and one 3U Math
  • Alternative Offers
  • You will receive an offer of admission to only 1 program. Your highest listed choice is considered first when you indicate more than 1 Brock program on your application. If you are not eligible for your first choice, your subsequent choices will be considered in your indicated order of preference. In most cases: If you apply to only 1 Brock program but do not qualify, you will be considered for an alternative or related program. If you apply but are not admitted to a co-op program, you will automatically be considered for the regular, non co-op program.
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • Biology (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%)
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027.
  • Admission is by selection. You will not be considered without a completed supplementary application. The supplementary application is due in early/mid-February. Applicants will be notified of the details.
  • Find further details on the program website:
Usually closes before January 15
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Co-opNoNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published240233380
What you studyHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial PolicyAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology
What it isThis program covers the science of how the human body works and how health systems use technology and data. Unlike a pre-med program, it does not guarantee entry into medical school and instead prepares you for careers in health research, data analysis, or public health. It suits students who are strong in science and math but want flexibility to explore health fields beyond clinical practice.Community health focuses on preventing disease and improving wellbeing in groups and populations rather than treating individuals one-on-one. You'll study how social factors, environment, and policy shape health outcomes, and learn to design programs that serve communities. It suits people interested in public health, health education, or working with diverse populations on prevention and equity.This program teaches the science behind human health, public health systems, and how technology supports medical care. You'll study biology, chemistry, and data systems alongside social and policy issues in healthcare. The co-op option lets you work in hospitals, research labs, or health organizations while you study, which suits students who want real workplace experience before deciding on a health career path.You study how the mind and body work together, and how social and environmental factors shape health. This program pairs psychology courses with practical training in areas like human biology, health policy, and social work. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms at healthcare or research settings alongside your studies. It suits people curious about mental health, public health, or how systems support people's wellbeing.
The door tomajors you reach through ithealth scienceshealth scienceshealth sciencespsychology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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