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U of T (Mississauga)

Forensic Sciences

OUAC TMK

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Windsor

Biochemistry

OUAC NSY

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–80%Mid to high 70s70%70–75%70% minimum average; 75% minimum for Co-op Biochemistry and Biomedical Science (Health Stream), or Biochemistry
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4USCH4UENG4UMHF4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • MHF4U
  • Most programs also require SCH4U
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U and SPH4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SCH4U
  • 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Biochemistry or Biochemistry (Pharmacy Stream):
  • 70% minimum average.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SCH4U
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published250
What you studyBiological SciencesChemistryForensic & Archaeological SciencesBiological SciencesChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical SciencesChemistryMolecular Biology, BiochemistryPharmacology, Toxicology & Pharmacy
What it isForensic Sciences combines biology, chemistry, and investigative techniques to examine physical evidence from crime scenes and build cases for law enforcement. It differs from a straight chemistry or biology degree by training you specifically to analyze evidence like DNA, toxins, fibres, and trace materials in a criminal justice context. This program suits students who want to work in labs supporting police investigations and courts, rather than in pure research or clinical settings.You study chemistry alongside medical and biological sciences, learning how molecules, cells, and chemical processes work in living systems. This combines pure chemistry with applied health science rather than focusing only on one discipline. It suits students interested in understanding the chemical basis of medicine, pharmacology, or biochemistry without committing to a professional health program like medicine.Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes that happen inside living cells and organisms — how molecules interact, how energy moves through bodies, and how drugs and poisons affect biological systems. You'll take courses in chemistry, molecular biology, and pharmacology. If you choose the co-op stream, you'll alternate between classroom study and paid work terms at labs or pharmaceutical companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlybiochemistrychemistrymedical sciencesbiochemistry
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See themNone published by average
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfoUniversity of Windsor on OUInfo

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