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Full	U of T (St. George) Engineering Science OUAC TK Remove	McMaster Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences I- Chemical & Biomedical Engineering OUAC MIK Remove	Trent (Durham) Science and Business OUAC ROO Remove	McMaster Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences I- Discovery Track OUAC MID Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	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	Not published“N/A”	90%“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 below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U SBI4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U	ENG4U MCV4U SBI4U SCH4U SPH4U
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	Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses Required Courses: ENG4U with a minimum of 60% MHF4U or MCV4U recommended	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Biology 4U Chemistry 4U Physics 4U
More than marks?supplementary application	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	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
Co-op	Available	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)	—	Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Health Sciences, BHSc
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	200	—
What you study	Aerospace EngineeringBiotechnology Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering	Biotechnology Chemical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering	Agriculture Anthropology Archaeology Astronomy	Biotechnology General or Integrated Engineering Human Biology Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
What it is	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.	This program combines science courses with business studies, so you study both scientific subjects like chemistry, biology, or computer science alongside accounting, management, and economics. Unlike a straight science degree, you gain practical knowledge of how science-based industries operate and how to manage projects or companies. It suits students who want a science career but also care about the business side — whether that's starting a science company, managing research teams, or working in science-related industries.	You study engineering and health sciences together, focusing on how biology and chemistry apply to medical devices, treatments, and health problems. Unlike a standard engineering program, you're embedded in health sciences from day one, and you'll do paid work terms in hospitals, biotech companies, or medical device firms. This suits people who want to solve real health challenges through technology but aren't sure yet whether they prefer the engineering or health science side.
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 75%See them	None published by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo	Trent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo

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