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Windsor

Biomedical Sciences

OUAC NSD

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Brock

Medical Sciences

OUAC BSH

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Carleton

Health Sciences

OUAC CHS

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%“70% minimum average”73–77%“Mid 70s”80–85%
Required coursesforced into your top 6ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMDM4UPSE4UPSK4USBI4USCH4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USES4USPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • 70% minimum average
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SCH4U
  • SBI4U
  • +5 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U (min. 70%)
  • One 4U math
  • Strongly recommended subjects: PSE4U or PSK4U, MDM4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two credits from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U). Calculus (MCV4U) strongly recommended.
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoNo
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published——110
What you studyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryBiological SciencesHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineEnvironmental StudiesHealth InformaticsMedical TechnologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine
What it isBiomedical Sciences is the study of how living systems work at the cellular and molecular level, focusing on the chemistry of life processes, genes, and how cells function. It differs from general biology by going deeper into the chemistry behind biological processes and how organisms work at the tiniest scales. This program suits students who want a science foundation for health professions, research, or biotechnology careers, but aren't yet committed to a specific path like medicine or nursing.Medical Sciences is a first-year foundation program in human biology and life sciences designed for students considering health professions like medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy. It covers anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and cell biology at university level. This program prepares you for competitive professional school applications while letting you explore whether medical training is right for you.Health Sciences is a broad program where you study how human health works, from biology and chemistry to technology and data systems used in medicine and healthcare. It's wider than a specialized nursing or medical lab program because you explore multiple health-related fields rather than training for one specific healthcare job. It suits students curious about science and health who want options to specialize later or move toward healthcare careers beyond direct patient care.
The door tomajors you reach through itlife sciencesmedical sciencesmedical scienceshealth sciencesmedical sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Windsor on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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