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Trent

Biomedical Science

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75%75% minimum80–87%Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)77–80%High 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UENG4U
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
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 75%)
  • Any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%)
  • English at 60%
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published5037
What you studyBiological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial PolicyHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine
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.This program teaches you how to improve health at the population level by studying disease prevention, health policy, and data systems. You'll learn to analyse health trends, design public health programs, and use technology to track and manage health outcomes. The co-op option means you alternate between classroom study and paid work placements in real health organizations, giving you direct experience in the field and making it suit students who want hands-on learning alongside theory.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itmedical sciencesApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceTrent University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Brantford on OUInfo

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