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+ Add a program	McMaster Honours Health Sciences OUAC MNS ☆ Add to planRemove	Guelph Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours OUAC GZ ☆ Add to planRemove	Queen's Health Sciences OUAC QH ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	90%“Minimum 90% to be considered.”	80–91%“80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)”	93–97%“Mid 90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4USBI4USCH4U	ENG4U	ENG4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—	one of MCV4U, MHF4U
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	Biological Sciences: ENG4U MHF4U 2 4U Science courses 2 additional 4U/M courses +7 more on the program page	ENG4U with a minimum mark of 80% SBI4U SCH4U MHF4U or MCV4U 2 additional 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes 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	Marks only	Yes A high school transcript is just 1 piece of information Queen's University uses when making an admission decision. Each applicant to Queen's has a personalized To Do List, detailing exactly what is needed to complete their application. Students can review their To Do List (and associated due dates) on their Queen's SOLUS Student Centre. Applicants to Commerce, Health Sciences, and Nursing are required to complete a Supplementary Application. Students will receive instructions for accessing SOLUS and their Supplementary Application after they apply. Alternative Offers Queen's does not make alternate offers of admission. Applicants will be considered only for the program(s) to which they have applied (or amended) via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) by the published deadlines. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	240	—	420
What you study	Health InformaticsHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine	Animal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental Studies	Biological SciencesBiotechnologyComplementary Medicines and TherapiesGenetics
What it is	This 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.	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.	Health Sciences is a broad study of how the human body works, what causes disease, and how to treat or prevent it using science and technology. You'll learn biology, chemistry, genetics, and specialized areas like medical technology or health informatics depending on your choices. Unlike a program that leads directly to a specific profession like nursing or medicine, this one keeps your options open: you can use it as a foundation for professional health careers, research, or roles in biotechnology and public health.
The door tomajors you reach through it	health sciences	biochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysics	health sciences
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
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo	Queen's University on OUInfo

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