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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

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Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to mid 80s84–89%84 to 89%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
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
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • SCH4U
  • SPH4U
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published450
What you studyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiotechnologyGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMedical TechnologyOthers in Physical Sciences
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.Biomedical Engineering combines engineering design with biology and medicine to develop medical devices, implants, and diagnostic tools. Unlike general engineering, it focuses specifically on solving problems in healthcare and the human body. You'll alternate between classroom study and paid work terms with companies in the medical technology sector, giving you practical experience alongside your degree. This program suits students who want to apply engineering skills to help people but need real-world exposure to decide if the field is right for them.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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