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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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Brock

Medical Sciences

OUAC BSH

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to mid 80s73–77%Mid 70s85–91%85 to 91%80–85%80 to 85%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U (min. 70%)
  • One 4U math
  • Strongly recommended subjects: PSE4U or PSK4U, MDM4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • Acceptable 4U science courses include Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and Physics (SPH4U. Completion of all 3 is strongly recommended. Applicants lacking the third science course will be required to take a replacement course in semester one.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Biological Sciences:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • +5 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNoNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published450
What you studyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineBiological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyChemistry
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.Medical Sciences is a first-year foundation program in human biology and life sciences designed for students considering health professions like medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy. It covers anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and cell biology at university level. This program prepares you for competitive professional school applications while letting you explore whether medical training is right for you.Bio-Medical Science is a science degree focused on the human body and disease at the cellular and molecular level, bridging biology and medicine. It goes deeper into medical concepts than a straight biology program, preparing you for health-related careers or further study in medicine, dentistry, or graduate research. This program suits students who want a rigorous science foundation and are interested in how the body works at a detailed level.A Bachelor of Science (General) lets you study science broadly across biology, chemistry, environmental science, and related fields, choosing your own mix of courses rather than specializing deeply in one area. Unlike an honours program, it gives you flexibility to explore multiple sciences without committing to a single major or meeting the tighter requirements of a specialized stream. This suits students who are curious about science in general but aren't yet sure which direction appeals to them most.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologymedical sciencesmedical sciencesApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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