3 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 83–87%“A minimum of mid-80s is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 83% | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 60 | 502 | 450 |
| What you study | Interdisciplinary StudiesPoliticsSocial Policy | Biological SciencesMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology |
| What it is | This program combines study of political systems, social policy, and leadership theory across multiple disciplines to prepare you to understand and influence how communities and institutions work. It differs from a straight political science degree by explicitly weaving in civic engagement and practical leadership skills alongside theory. It suits students who want to think critically about social problems and are drawn to roles in government, non-profit work, or community organizations. | 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. | 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 | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | biologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo |
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