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U of T (St. George)

Life Sciences (including Psychology)

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid- to high 80s74–76%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • Many programs also require or recommend 1 or more of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U
  • Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics.
  • MHF4U
  • 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended.
  • +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyAnimal ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesEnvironmental StudiesEnvironmental StudiesGeologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences
What it isThis program covers the study of living organisms and human behaviour, from genetics and microbiology to ecology, nutrition, and psychology. You'll choose a focus area like biological sciences, animal science, environmental studies, or psychology, and take courses that build on that specialization. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom study and paid work in research labs, hospitals, or environmental organizations. It suits students curious about how life works at every scale, from cells to ecosystems to minds, and who want hands-on experience alongside theory.A Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistrybiologyenvironmental sciencehealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscienceApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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