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Full	Ottawa Sciences de la santé (4 ans) OUAC OKD ☆ Add to planRemove	York Neuroscience (BSc, Co-op available) – Faculty of Health OUAC YHU ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op) OUAC TXF ☆ Add to planRemove	Western Medical Sciences OUAC ESM ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	78%	73–80%“Mid to High 70s”	77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)”	83–90%“Mid to high 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	SBI4USCH4U	ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U	ENG4U	ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of MCV4U, MHF4U, SPH4U	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	FRA4U or ENG4U SBI4U SCH4U One of MHF4U, MCV4U, SPH4U	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U MHF4U SBI4U SCH4U +2 more on the program page	ENG4U Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English: SBI4U MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U	English, ENG4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Biology, SBI4U Chemistry, SCH4U Note: +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	150	70	380	1,000
What you study	Human BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicinePharmacology, Toxicology & Pharmacy	Human BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine	AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology	Biological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology
What it is	This program teaches you the science behind how the human body works, how diseases develop, and how medicines treat them. You study human biology, pharmacology, and related medical sciences rather than practising medicine itself. The co-op version includes mandatory work terms at healthcare or research organizations alongside your coursework, letting you test whether this field suits you before committing to further training.	Neuroscience is the study of how the brain and nervous system work, from molecules to behavior. You'll take courses in human biology, chemistry, and specialized neuroscience classes to understand brain function and neurological disorders. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom learning and paid work placements at research labs or health organizations, giving you real experience alongside your degree. This program suits students fascinated by how the brain operates and interested in hands-on research or clinical work.	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.	Medical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program where you study human biology, chemistry, and related sciences to prepare for health professions or medical research. Unlike a general science degree, it focuses specifically on the foundational knowledge needed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or graduate health programs. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or health settings alongside your coursework. It suits students drawn to understanding how the human body works and considering careers in health care or biomedical fields.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	biochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo

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