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Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 83–90%“Mid- to high 80s” | 93–97%“Mid-90s” | 83–87%“Mid 80s” | 83–90%“Mid to high 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4USBI4U | ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | 1,000 | — | 1,000 |
| What you study | Animal ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesEnvironmental Studies | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesGeneticsMicrobiology | ChemistryHuman BiologyPharmacology, Toxicology & Pharmacy | Biological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology |
| What it is | This 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. | Life Sciences Gateway is a first-year program where you explore core sciences—biology, chemistry, and math—before specializing in areas like genetics, microbiology, pharmacology, animal science, or psychology. It includes mandatory co-op work terms alongside your studies. This broad entry lets you test different life science directions before committing to a specific degree, rather than applying directly to a single specialized program. | You study the chemistry of living things — how molecules work in cells and bodies, and how drugs and toxins affect them. This program combines chemistry and biology more deeply than a general life sciences program, with added focus on how substances interact with organisms. It suits students curious about medicine, pharmacy, drug development, or toxicology who want a stronger chemical foundation than biology alone provides. | Medical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program where you study human biology, chemistry, and related sciences to prepare for health professions or medical research. Unlike a general science degree, it focuses specifically on the foundational knowledge needed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or graduate health programs. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or health settings alongside your coursework. It suits students drawn to understanding how the human body works and considering careers in health care or biomedical fields. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | biochemistrybiologyenvironmental sciencehealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience | biochemistrybiologylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience | biochemistrylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience | biochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience |
| 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 | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | Queen's University on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo |
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