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Full	U of T (St. George) TrackOne, Undeclared Engineering OUAC TEO Remove	U of T (St. George) Engineering Science OUAC TK Remove	McMaster Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences I- Chemical & Biomedical Engineering OUAC MIK Remove	Waterloo Nanotechnology Engineering (Co-op Only) OUAC WNT Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	90–97%“Low to mid 90s”	90–97%“Low to mid- 90s”	90%“A minimum of 90% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this	83–90%“Mid- to High 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U SBI4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +1 more on the program page	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +1 more on the program page	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Biology 4U Chemistry 4U Physics 4U	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Yes OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027. Admission is by selection and applications will be required to complete a mandatory supplementary application Usually closes before January 15	Yes NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply. An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community, evidence of interest in engineering and strong performance in mathematics, science or engineering-related competitions. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—	83
What you study	Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering	Aerospace EngineeringBiotechnology Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering	Biotechnology Chemical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering	Biotechnology Chemistry Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering
What it is	TrackOne is a first-year engineering program where you take core courses while exploring different engineering specializations before declaring your major. Unlike direct entry into a specific engineering stream, you delay choosing between chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, and other branches until you've tried foundational material in each. It suits students drawn to engineering but uncertain which discipline fits them best, or who want to sample multiple fields before committing.	Engineering Science is a broad engineering program where you study math, physics, and engineering fundamentals before specializing in areas like aerospace, electrical, biotechnology, or general engineering. Unlike traditional engineering programs that lock you into one specialty from year one, this lets you explore multiple fields before choosing your focus. It suits students who are strong in math and science but unsure which engineering discipline fits them best, and who want optional paid work experience integrated into their degree.	You study how to apply engineering and chemistry to solve biological and medical problems, like designing artificial organs, improving drug delivery, or creating medical devices. Unlike a general engineering program, this one focuses specifically on the life sciences side of engineering from the start. The co-op option lets you work terms at hospitals, biotech companies, or medical device manufacturers alongside your courses. This suits you if you're interested in both the technical side of engineering and direct work in healthcare or biotechnology.	Nanotechnology Engineering is the study of designing and building materials and devices at the molecular and atomic scale, combining chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering. Unlike a general engineering program, this one requires you to complete mandatory work terms alongside your studies, alternating between classroom and industry jobs so you graduate with significant hands-on experience. It suits students strong in math and sciences who want practical engineering experience and are interested in how materials behave at extremely small scales.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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