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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

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McMaster

Social Sciences I

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording78–80%78%; co-op 80%80–87%Low to mid 80s77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)80–87%Low-to mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • SPH4U
  • SCH4U
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BAScBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published15450380950
What you studyChemical EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary StudiesAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography
What it isThis double degree program combines chemical engineering and computer science over five years. You study how to design chemical processes and systems alongside programming, software development, and computing theory — giving you expertise in both fields rather than choosing one. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at engineering firms. It suits students who want a broader technical foundation and don't mind the longer timeline and work-study schedule.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.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.Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlybiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyApplied to directlycriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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