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U of T (St. George)

Life Sciences (including Psychology)

OUAC TLG

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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid- to high 80s80–91%80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)80–83%Low 80s80–87%Low to mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • Many programs also require or recommend 1 or more of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U
  • Biological Sciences:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published570450
What you studyAnimal ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesEnvironmental StudiesAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental StudiesAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology
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 Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry.Life Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.Life Sciences at UTM lets you study how living systems work, from the structure of molecules to human health and evolution. You can focus on areas like molecular biology, biotechnology, human biology, or anthropology depending on your interests. The program includes optional co-op work terms that let you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or research settings alongside your coursework — useful if you're considering health professions or research careers.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistrybiologyenvironmental sciencehealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysicsbiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo

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