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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording85%80–87%Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)83–90%Mid to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • two of PSK4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • One Mathematics 4U course
  • Two of the following: SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U, PSK4U
  • If you do not have the mathematics prerequisite, you may take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during your first year.
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology (min. 70%), Chemistry (min. 70%), or Physics (min. 70%)
  • One of the following: Advanced Functions (min. 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Note:
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts/Master of Science, BA/MSc, Bachelor of Human Kinetics, BHK
First-year intakewhere published2241,000
What you studyHuman BiologySport & Exercise ScienceBiological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology
What it isYou study human movement, exercise science, and how the body responds to physical activity, then transition directly into specialized training in physiotherapy — hands-on treatment of injuries and movement disorders. This five-year combined program lets you earn both a bachelor's and master's degree without applying separately, and it leads to eligibility for physiotherapy licensing. It suits students drawn to science-based healthcare who want to work hands-on with patients recovering from injury or managing physical disabilities.Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and how the body works during physical activity. You learn biology, nutrition, and sport science through lab work and courses. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings, giving you real experience alongside your degree.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 itApplied to directlykinesiologybiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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