4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70–75%“70-75%” | 83–90%“Mid to high 80s” | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 70–75%“70% or 75%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | No |
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| First-year intakewhere published | 115 | 1,000 | 450 | — |
| What you study | Others in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology | Biological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsHuman Biology |
| What it is | Public Health is the study of how to prevent disease and improve health across whole communities and populations, not just individual patients. This program includes a work-study option where you alternate between semesters of classroom learning and paid work terms at hospitals, government health agencies, or non-profits, giving you real experience in the field. It suits people interested in disease prevention, health policy, and community wellness who want both classroom knowledge and practical workplace experience before graduating. | Medical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program where you study human biology, chemistry, and related sciences to prepare for health professions or medical research. Unlike a general science degree, it focuses specifically on the foundational knowledge needed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or graduate health programs. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or health settings alongside your coursework. It suits students drawn to understanding how the human body works and considering careers in health care or biomedical fields. | 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. | This program teaches you the science behind living systems — cells, genetics, microbes, and how drugs work in the body. You'll study biology and chemistry at a deeper level than in high school, with options to specialize in areas like biotechnology, pharmacology, or human health. It suits people curious about how organisms function and interested in careers in research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or environmental science. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | health sciences | biochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience | biologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology | health scienceslife sciences |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo |
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