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	McMaster Honours Kinesiology OUAC MV Remove	Waterloo Kinesiology (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WK Remove	Ottawa Biomedical Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OUN Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	90–93%“Low-90s”	80–87%“Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)”	83%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U SBI4U	ENG4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U one of MCV4U, MHF4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Biology 4U *Completion of Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) is strongly recommended.	Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%) Any two of the following: Biology (min. 70%), Chemistry (min. 70%), or Physics (min. 70%) One of the following: Advanced Functions (min. 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics. +4 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	250	224	502
What you study	Human Biology Sport & Exercise Science	Biological Sciences Human Biology Nutrition Others in Subjects Related to Medicine	Biological Sciences Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Others in Subjects Related to Medicine
What it is	You study how the human body moves and functions during physical activity and exercise. This combines biology, anatomy, and sports science to understand muscles, joints, and fitness rather than just coaching or athletic training. The program includes a co-op work term, giving you practical experience in settings like rehabilitation clinics, fitness facilities, or sports medicine. This suits people interested in exercise science, health, or athletic performance who want both classroom learning and hands-on experience.	Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and how the body works during physical activity. You learn biology, nutrition, and sport science through lab work and courses. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings, giving you real experience alongside your degree.	Biomedical Science is the study of how living systems work at the molecular level, focusing on chemistry, genetics, and cell biology as they relate to human health and disease. It goes deeper into biochemistry and molecular mechanisms than a general biology degree, preparing you for careers in research, diagnostics, or further study in medicine or related fields. The program includes mandatory co-op work terms, so you alternate between classroom and paid work in labs or healthcare settings. It suits students who want a science degree grounded in medical applications but are not yet committed to a specific health profession.
The door tomajors you reach through it	kinesiology	kinesiology	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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