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TMU

Biology (Co-op Available)

OUAC SBX

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Waterloo

Biomedical Sciences (Regular only)

OUAC WBS

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U of T (Scarborough)

Life Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)

OUAC TXD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75–80%“75-80%”80–83%“Low 80s”73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4USBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, 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 (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U recommended
  • MCV4U for specific disciplines is required.
  • +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published205—680
What you studyBiological SciencesBiologyHuman BiologyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyGeneticsAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics
What it isYou study the structure and function of living organisms, from cells and genetics to human health and ecology. This program lets you do optional work terms alongside your courses, giving you paid experience in labs, hospitals, research centres, or biotech companies while earning your degree. It suits students interested in biology who want to test out careers before graduating and build professional connections.Biomedical Sciences is the study of how living organisms work at every level, from cells and genes to whole body systems. You'll focus on topics like genetics, human biology, animal physiology, and zoology to understand disease and health. This is a broad foundation program suited to students who want biology and chemistry depth before deciding on careers in health sciences, research, or veterinary fields.You study the science of living systems — cells, organisms, genetics, and disease — with flexible depth depending on which specialization you choose. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, building real experience alongside your degree. This stream suits students drawn to biology and chemistry who want either a traditional path or the chance to test careers in health and life sciences before graduating.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologymedical sciencesApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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