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	TMU Biomedical Sciences (Co-op Available) OUAC SBS Remove	Laurier (Waterloo) Biology (BA or BSc) OUAC UZF Remove	U of T (Scarborough) Life Sciences (regular and co-op) OUAC TSL Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–85%“80-85%”	73–77%“Mid-70s”	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U SBI4U	ENG4U SBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Two of Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)	English at 60% Biology at 70% Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.	ENG4U MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U SBI4U SCH4U recommended MCV4U for specific disciplines is required. +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	390	—	680
What you study	Biology Human Biology Medical Technology Molecular Biology, Biochemistry	Biological Sciences Biology Biotechnology Human Biology	Animal Science Biological Sciences Biotechnology Genetics
What it is	Biomedical 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.	You study the structure and function of living organisms, from cells and molecules to whole organisms and ecosystems. The BA and BSc differ mainly in depth: the BSc requires more chemistry and physics alongside biology, preparing you for research or graduate study, while the BA offers more flexibility to combine biology with other subjects. The co-op option lets you work in labs, hospitals, or biotech companies between study terms. This program suits students curious about how life works who want hands-on experience before deciding on a career direction.	Life Sciences is a broad study of how living things work, from individual cells and genetics to whole organisms and ecosystems. You'll choose a focus area like microbiology, human biology, genetics, or plant science, and take courses across biology, chemistry, and related fields. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through it	life sciences medical sciences	biology	biology life sciences medical sciences microbiology neuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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