4 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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | Not published“N/A” | 83% | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 80–83%“Low 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | SBI4U | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | 502 | 450 | 570 |
| What you study | Biological SciencesHuman Biology | Biological SciencesMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology |
| What it is | This program teaches you the science of living organisms, from microscopic cells and microbes to whole animals, ecosystems, and human biology. You choose your own focus areas — such as microbiology, ecology, or how organisms develop — and learn research methods through labs and field work. It suits students curious about how life works at any scale and interested in hands-on investigation rather than a fixed curriculum. | 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. | Life Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | biology | Applied to directly | biologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology | biochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | None published by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | University of Windsor on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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