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| Full | U of T (Scarborough) Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)OUAC TXF | |||
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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||||
| Published rangetheir exact wording | 75%“75% minimum” | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)” | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl. | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 50 | 35 | 380 | 450 |
| What you study | Biological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesHuman BiologyMedical TechnologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology |
| 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. | This program combines university-level science study with hands-on paramedic training through a partnership between University of Toronto Scarborough and Centennial College. You earn both a bachelor's degree in biological sciences and a paramedic diploma, preparing you for both advanced emergency response work and further education in health professions. It suits students who want practical clinical skills alongside academic study and plan to work as paramedics or pursue health-related graduate programs. | You study psychology combined with applied health sciences — how human behaviour, biology, and social factors shape health and illness. Unlike a straight psychology program, this stream emphasizes practical health applications and the ability to work across healthcare and social systems. The co-op option lets you work in healthcare settings, clinics, or community agencies while studying. It suits students interested in both understanding the mind and applying that knowledge to real health problems. | 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 | medical sciences | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | biologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them |
| Source | Trent University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo |
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