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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75–80%75-80%75–80%75%; co-op 80%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 belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • SBI4U
  • One of SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published34740380950
What you studyPsychologyBiological SciencesHospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography
What it isPsychology 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.You study how the human body moves and functions during physical activity, combining anatomy, physiology, and exercise science. Unlike a general kinesiology program, this applied stream emphasizes practical skills you can use directly in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings. It suits students who want a science degree but prefer hands-on learning over pure theory, especially if you want work experience built into your studies through the co-op option.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.Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.
The door tomajors you reach through itpsychologyApplied to directlyApplied to directlycriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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