3 programs, side by side
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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80% | 83–90%“Mid to high 80s” | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op) | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 129 | 1,000 | 450 |
| What you study | Biological SciencesHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology |
| What it is | You study the biology and chemistry of human bodies and disease, focusing on how cells, tissues, and organs work at a molecular level. This program is more lab and research-intensive than a general biology degree, preparing you for careers in medical research, diagnostics, or graduate studies in medicine or health sciences. It suits students who are curious about how the human body functions and want hands-on experience in scientific investigation before deciding on a health-care or research path. | 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. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | biochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience | biologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo |
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