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Queen's

Health Sciences

OUAC QH

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U of T (St. George)

Life Sciences (including Psychology)

OUAC TLG

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording93–97%Mid 90s83–90%Mid- to high 80s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U with a minimum mark of 80%
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • MHF4U or MCV4U
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • Many programs also require or recommend 1 or more of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • A high school transcript is just 1 piece of information Queen's University uses when making an admission decision. Each applicant to Queen's has a personalized To Do List, detailing exactly what is needed to complete their application. Students can review their To Do List (and associated due dates) on their Queen's SOLUS Student Centre. Applicants to Commerce, Health Sciences, and Nursing are required to complete a Supplementary Application. Students will receive instructions for accessing SOLUS and their Supplementary Application after they apply.
  • Alternative Offers
  • Queen's does not make alternate offers of admission. Applicants will be considered only for the program(s) to which they have applied (or amended) via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) by the published deadlines.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published420570
What you studyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyComplementary Medicines and TherapiesGeneticsAnimal ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesEnvironmental StudiesAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
What it isHealth Sciences is a broad study of how the human body works, what causes disease, and how to treat or prevent it using science and technology. You'll learn biology, chemistry, genetics, and specialized areas like medical technology or health informatics depending on your choices. Unlike a program that leads directly to a specific profession like nursing or medicine, this one keeps your options open: you can use it as a foundation for professional health careers, research, or roles in biotechnology and public health.This program covers the study of living organisms and human behaviour, from genetics and microbiology to ecology, nutrition, and psychology. You'll choose a focus area like biological sciences, animal science, environmental studies, or psychology, and take courses that build on that specialization. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom study and paid work in research labs, hospitals, or environmental organizations. It suits students curious about how life works at every scale, from cells to ecosystems to minds, and who want hands-on experience alongside theory.Life Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through ithealth sciencesbiochemistrybiologyenvironmental sciencehealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceQueen's University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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