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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 | 75–80%“75-80%” | 75% | 77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)” | 80–87%“Low to Mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4U |
| 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 | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 347 | — | 380 | — |
| What you study | Psychology | Biological SciencesComputer ScienceLinguisticsPhilosophy | AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistry |
| What it is | Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes. You learn research methods, how to interpret data, and theories about why people think and act the way they do. The co-op option lets you work in real settings like clinics, schools, or research labs during your degree, giving you hands-on experience alongside your coursework. | Cognitive science studies how the mind works by combining insights from psychology, biology, computer science, linguistics, and philosophy. This non-honours version gives you a broader survey of these fields rather than the deeper specialization of an honours degree, so you spend less time on advanced research methods and theory. It suits students curious about how thinking, language, and brain function connect, who want flexibility to explore multiple disciplines without committing to one. | 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. | This program combines biology, chemistry, and psychology to explore how living systems work at both the molecular and mental levels. You'll study everything from cellular and genetic processes to brain function and behaviour, with the option to gain work experience through co-op placements. It suits students interested in medicine, neuroscience, pharmaceutical research, or any field that bridges the physical and behavioural sciences. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | psychology | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | biology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | None published by average |
| Source | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | Queen's University on OUInfo |
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