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U of T (St. George)

Engineering Science

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Published rangetheir exact wording90–97%Low to mid- 90s90%A minimum of 90% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • SCH4U
  • SPH4U
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Biology 4U
  • Chemistry 4U
  • Physics 4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • 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
Co-opAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyAerospace EngineeringBiotechnologyElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringBiotechnologyChemical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated Engineering
What it isEngineering 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.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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