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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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McMaster

Social Sciences I

OUAC ML

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83%80–87%Low to mid 80s80–87%Low-to mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowSBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • One of the following: MCV4U, MHF4U, SPH4U
  • Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • 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 only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Health Sciences, BHSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published432450950
What you studyHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography
What it isHealth Sciences is a broad study of how the human body works and what affects health and disease. You'll take courses in biology, chemistry, and related subjects, with options to specialize as you progress. The co-op stream lets you alternate between classroom learning and paid work terms at hospitals, research labs, or health organizations, giving you real experience before graduation. This program suits students interested in understanding health from a scientific angle, whether or not they're certain about medicine or a specific health career yet.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.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 sciencesmicrobiologycriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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