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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–87%Mid 80s85%83–90%Mid to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • two of PSK4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • 2 additional 4U/M course
  • 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.
  • 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-opAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts/Master of Science, BA/MSc, Bachelor of Human Kinetics, BHK
First-year intakewhere published1,000
What you studyChemistryHuman BiologyPharmacology, Toxicology & PharmacyHuman BiologySport & Exercise ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology
What it isYou study the chemistry of living things — how molecules work in cells and bodies, and how drugs and toxins affect them. This program combines chemistry and biology more deeply than a general life sciences program, with added focus on how substances interact with organisms. It suits students curious about medicine, pharmacy, drug development, or toxicology who want a stronger chemical foundation than biology alone provides.This is a combined five-year degree that starts with physical activity science and fitness studies, then moves into occupational therapy — the practice of helping people regain function and independence through purposeful activities and exercises. Unlike completing these as separate degrees, this program integrates them from the beginning so your early coursework in anatomy and exercise science directly supports your later therapy training. It suits students interested in rehabilitation and working hands-on with people to improve their physical and mental well-being.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 itbiochemistrylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscienceApplied to directlybiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceQueen's University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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