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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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McMaster

Social Sciences I

OUAC ML

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to mid 80s73–77%Mid 70s80–87%Low-to mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4U
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
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published450950
What you studyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography
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.Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologymedical sciencescriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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