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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.
| Full | U of T (Scarborough) Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)OUAC TXF | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70%“70% minimum average” | 77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)” | 70–75%“70% or 75%” | 73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4USBI4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 380 | — | 680 |
| What you study | Biological SciencesBiotechnologyMolecular Biology, Biochemistry | AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | Biological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsHuman Biology | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics |
| What it is | Biomedical 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. | 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. | This program teaches you the science behind living systems — cells, genetics, microbes, and how drugs work in the body. You'll study biology and chemistry at a deeper level than in high school, with options to specialize in areas like biotechnology, pharmacology, or human health. It suits people curious about how organisms function and interested in careers in research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or environmental science. | Life Sciences is a broad study of how living things work, from individual cells and genetics to whole organisms and ecosystems. You'll choose a focus area like microbiology, human biology, genetics, or plant science, and take courses across biology, chemistry, and related fields. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | life sciencesmedical sciences | Applied to directly | health scienceslife sciences | biologylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | None published by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | University of Windsor on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Life Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Biology (includes Environmental Science, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Biodiversity and Conservation) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Psychology & Health Studies (regular and co-op)77–83%+
- Biology (BSc, iBSc)73–80%+
- Biology (BA or BSc)73–77%+
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) General80–85%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.