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| Full | U of T (Scarborough) Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)OUAC TXF | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70–75%“70-75%” | 83–90%“Mid to high 80s” | 77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)” | 80–91%“80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | 115 | 1,000 | 380 | — |
| What you study | Others in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental Studies |
| 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. | You study psychology combined with applied health sciences — how human behaviour, biology, and social factors shape health and illness. Unlike a straight psychology program, this stream emphasizes practical health applications and the ability to work across healthcare and social systems. The co-op option lets you work in healthcare settings, clinics, or community agencies while studying. It suits students interested in both understanding the mind and applying that knowledge to real health problems. | A Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | health sciences | biochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience | Applied to directly | biochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysics |
| 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 85%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo |
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