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Brock

Medical Sciences

OUAC BSH

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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 wording80–85%80-85%73–77%Mid 70s85–91%85 to 91%80–87%Low to mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two of Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)
  • ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U (min. 70%)
  • One 4U math
  • Strongly recommended subjects: PSE4U or PSK4U, MDM4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • Acceptable 4U science courses include Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and Physics (SPH4U. Completion of all 3 is strongly recommended. Applicants lacking the third science course will be required to take a replacement course in semester one.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • 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 onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published390450
What you studyBiologyHuman BiologyMedical TechnologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryBiological SciencesHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineBiological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology
What it isBiomedical Sciences is the study of how living systems work at the cellular and molecular level, with a focus on human health and disease. You'll take courses in biology, chemistry, and the technology used to study cells and molecules, going deeper than a standard biology program. The co-op option lets you work in labs or medical settings while you study, giving you real experience in the field.Medical Sciences is a first-year foundation program in human biology and life sciences designed for students considering health professions like medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy. It covers anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and cell biology at university level. This program prepares you for competitive professional school applications while letting you explore whether medical training is right for you.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.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 itlife sciencesmedical sciencesmedical sciencesmedical sciencesbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo

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