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U of T (St. George)

Life Sciences (including Psychology)

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Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid- to high 80s83–87%Mid 80s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
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
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • 2 additional 4U/M course
  • 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
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published570
What you studyAnimal ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesEnvironmental StudiesChemistryHuman BiologyPharmacology, Toxicology & PharmacyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
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.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.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistrybiologyenvironmental sciencehealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiochemistrylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See themNone published by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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