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U of T (Mississauga)

Forensic Sciences

OUAC TMK

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Trent (Durham)

Honours Science

OUAC ROX

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Honours Science (BSc)

OUAC UZL

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–80%Mid to high 70s73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)70%70% minimum73–77%Mid 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of ICS4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, 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
  • 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
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
  • A 4U math is recommended
  • English at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Two of Biology, Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Space Science, or Physics at 60%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published250340200
What you studyBiological SciencesChemistryForensic & Archaeological SciencesAstronomyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesGeologyAgricultureAnthropologyArchaeologyBiological SciencesBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceOthers in Physical Sciences
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 physical sciences — chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental topics — with a focus on how they connect to human health and the living world. This stream emphasizes the intersection between earth and life sciences rather than pure physics or chemistry alone. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms at relevant employers alongside your degree. It suits students interested in environmental health, toxicology, or science careers that bridge the natural world and wellness.Honours Science is a broad science degree where you choose your major from fields like biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science, or archaeology. Unlike a general science program, an honours degree requires you to specialize in one subject and complete more advanced courses in that area. It suits students who want a strong grounding in science but haven't yet decided on one specific career path, or who want deeper knowledge in a particular field.An Honours Science degree lets you study a science subject deeply — biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or another physical science — and choose your own focus within it. Unlike a general science program, an Honours degree requires a concentrated major and typically includes a research or capstone component. The co-op option means you alternate between school terms and paid work placements in science-related jobs, which suits people who want real workplace experience alongside their degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyhealth sciencesApplied to directlylife sciencesphysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See themNone published by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoTrent University — Durham GTA on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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