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| Full | U of T (Scarborough) Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)OUAC TXF | |||
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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||||
| Published rangetheir exact wording | 90%“Minimum 90% to be considered.” | 77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)” | 77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)” | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U |
| 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 | — | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 240 | 380 | 380 | 450 |
| What you study | Health InformaticsHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology |
| 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. | You study psychology combined with applied health sciences — how human behaviour, biology, and social factors shape health and illness. Unlike a straight psychology program, this stream emphasizes practical health applications and the ability to work across healthcare and social systems. The co-op option lets you work in healthcare settings, clinics, or community agencies while studying. It suits students interested in both understanding the mind and applying that knowledge to real health problems. | 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. | 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 | health sciences | Applied to directly | psychology | biologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo |
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