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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

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U of T (St. George)

Life Sciences (including Psychology)

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to mid 80s70–75%70% or 75%70–75%Estimated cut-off admission range is 70–75%.83–90%Mid- to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of EAE4U, ENG4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Applied Life Sciences with Biotechnology Diploma (Lakehead/Georgian): ENG4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U. Requires a minimum 75% overall final average
  • All other majors: ENG4U, MHF4U, 2 of MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
  • Ontario applicants
  • 6 4U/M courses:
  • ENG4U (EAE4U is considered equivalent)
  • Any 4U math
  • SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • Many programs also require or recommend 1 or more of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published450
What you studyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsHuman BiologyBiological SciencesComplementary Medicines and TherapiesHuman BiologyNutritionAnimal ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesEnvironmental Studies
What it isLife Sciences at UTM lets you study how living systems work, from the structure of molecules to human health and evolution. You can focus on areas like molecular biology, biotechnology, human biology, or anthropology depending on your interests. The program includes optional co-op work terms that let you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or research settings alongside your coursework — useful if you're considering health professions or research careers.This program teaches you the science behind living systems — cells, genetics, microbes, and how drugs work in the body. You'll study biology and chemistry at a deeper level than in high school, with options to specialize in areas like biotechnology, pharmacology, or human health. It suits people curious about how organisms function and interested in careers in research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or environmental science.You study how the human body works during physical activity and exercise, with a focus on practical fitness coaching and health education. Unlike a straight kinesiology degree, this program combines your bachelor's degree with a separate diploma in fitness promotion, giving you both theoretical science knowledge and hands-on certifications suited to personal training and community health roles. It suits people who want a science-based foundation but also want direct, applied skills they can use right after graduation.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesApplied to directlybiochemistrybiologyenvironmental sciencehealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them7 published, 6 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph-Humber on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo

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