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	U of T (Mississauga) Forensic Sciences OUAC TMK Remove	Carleton Science – Major (4 years) OUAC CK Remove	U of T (Scarborough) Physical & Environmental Sciences (regular and co-op) OUAC TSP Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–80%“Mid to high 70s”	74–76%	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U SBI4U SCH4U	MHF4U SBI4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U SBI4U MHF4U Most programs also require SCH4U Most programs also recommend MCV4U and SPH4U +2 more on the program page	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	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4 Science prerequisites (SPH4U or SBI4U) for specific disciplines are also required. SCH4U is recommended for specific disciplines. See U of T Scarborough's viewbook +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	No	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	250	—	340
What you study	Biological Sciences Chemistry Forensic & Archaeological Sciences	Environmental Studies Geology Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Others in Physical Sciences	Astronomy Chemistry Environmental Studies Geology
What it is	Forensic 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.	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.	Physical & Environmental Sciences is a degree where you study the natural world through disciplines like physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and environmental science. You choose which areas to focus on based on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate study with paid work terms in science-related workplaces, giving you real experience alongside your classes. This program suits students who want to understand how Earth and space work and prefer hands-on learning combined with classroom study.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	biochemistry chemistry earth science environmental science physics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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