4 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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 75%“75% minimum” | 85–91%“85 to 91%” | 80–87%“Low to mid-80s” | 80–83%“Low 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available | No |
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| First-year intakewhere published | 50 | — | 100 | — |
| What you study | Biological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyGenetics |
| What it is | Biomedical Science is a degree focused on the biological and chemical systems of the human body — how cells, tissues, and organs work and what happens when they malfunction. It goes deeper into human health and disease than a general biology program, preparing you for careers in medical research, clinical lab work, or further study in medicine or health professions. It suits students who want to understand disease at a molecular level and are considering healthcare-related paths but may not yet be committed to a specific professional designation. | Bio-Medical Science is a science degree focused on the human body and disease at the cellular and molecular level, bridging biology and medicine. It goes deeper into medical concepts than a straight biology program, preparing you for health-related careers or further study in medicine, dentistry, or graduate research. This program suits students who want a rigorous science foundation and are interested in how the body works at a detailed level. | Biomedical Science is the study of how living systems work at the molecular and cellular level, with focus on disease, human health, and biotechnology applications. It combines biology, chemistry, and lab work more deeply than a general biology program. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at hospitals, research labs, or biotech companies, giving you real-world experience alongside your degree. | Biomedical Sciences is the study of how living organisms work at every level, from cells and genes to whole body systems. You'll focus on topics like genetics, human biology, animal physiology, and zoology to understand disease and health. This is a broad foundation program suited to students who want biology and chemistry depth before deciding on careers in health sciences, research, or veterinary fields. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | medical sciences | medical sciences | medical sciences | medical sciences |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Trent University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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