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Trent

Biomedical Science

OUAC RBS

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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75%75% minimum77–80%High 70s80–87%Low to mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Six 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U (with a minimum of 60%)
  • SBI4U and SCH4U
  • MHF4U or MCV4U
  • SPH4U or SES4U
  • English at 60%
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published50450
What you studyBiological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology
What it isBiomedical 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.You'll study the foundations of public health and how health systems work, then specialize in how data and technology are used to improve health outcomes across populations. This combined degree structure lets you move directly from a broad health studies foundation into focused postgraduate training without reapplying. It suits people interested in the practical side of public health policy and healthcare management, particularly those comfortable with data analysis and systems thinking.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 itmedical sciencesApplied to directlybiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceTrent University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Brantford on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo

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