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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) Physical & Environmental Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)OUAC TXH | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70–75%“70% minimum average; 75% minimum for Co-op Biochemistry and Biomedical Science (Health Stream), or Biochemistry” | 73–77%“Mid 70s” | 73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)” | 73–80%“Mid to high 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USCH4U | SCH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 340 | 150 |
| What you study | ChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryPharmacology, Toxicology & Pharmacy | Chemistry | AstronomyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesGeology | AstronomyChemistryGeologyHuman Geography |
| What it is | Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes that happen inside living cells and organisms — how molecules interact, how energy moves through bodies, and how drugs and poisons affect biological systems. You'll take courses in chemistry, molecular biology, and pharmacology. If you choose the co-op stream, you'll alternate between classroom study and paid work terms at labs or pharmaceutical companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree. | Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes inside living cells and organisms, combining chemistry and biology to understand how life works at a molecular level. This co-op program includes work terms where you apply what you are learning in paid jobs with employers, giving you real workplace experience alongside your studies. It suits students who want a science degree with both theory and hands-on professional experience, and who are interested in how molecules, reactions, and life interconnect. | You study physical sciences — chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental topics — with a focus on how they connect to human health and the living world. This stream emphasizes the intersection between earth and life sciences rather than pure physics or chemistry alone. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms at relevant employers alongside your degree. It suits students interested in environmental health, toxicology, or science careers that bridge the natural world and wellness. | You study chemistry, physics, astronomy, or geology at an advanced level, choosing your focus after first year. This program includes a co-op option that lets you work for employers in research, industry, or government between school terms. It suits students who are curious about how matter, energy, and natural systems work and want both hands-on lab experience and real-world work placements. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | biochemistry | biochemistry | health sciences | biochemistrychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencephysics |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | None published by average | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them |
| Source | University of Windsor on OUInfo | Brock University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op)80–83%+
- Science – Major (4 years)74–76%+
- Geography and the Environment (includes Environmental Science and Studies) (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Environmental Science/Environmental Studies70%+
- Earth and Environmental Science Pathway80–87%+
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.