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TMU

Public Health (Co-op Available)

OUAC SCO

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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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Lakehead

Applied Life Sciences (Thunder Bay and Orillia)

OUAC AA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70–75%“70-75%”80–87%“Low to mid 80s”70–75%“70% or 75%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of SBI4U, SCH4U
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Prerequisitesas published
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • One of Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Applied Life Sciences with Biotechnology Diploma (Lakehead/Georgian): ENG4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U. Requires a minimum 75% overall final average
  • All other majors: ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published115450—
What you studyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsHuman Biology
What it isPublic 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.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 ithealth sciencesbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyhealth scienceslife sciences
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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