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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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Algoma

Biology (BSc 4 year)

OUAC JGA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to mid 80s70%70%+74–76%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4UMHF4USBI4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Two 4U/M science courses (Chemistry and Biology are recommended)
  • Two other 4U/M courses
  • 70% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics.
  • MHF4U
  • 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended.
  • +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published450
What you studyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyEnvironmental StudiesEnvironmental StudiesGeologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers 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.A four-year Bachelor of Science in Biology teaches you how living organisms work, from cells to ecosystems, with a focus on environmental systems and conservation. You'll study ecology, genetics, physiology, and how species interact with their surroundings, combining lab work with field study. This program suits students who want a broad foundation in biology and are interested in environmental issues, rather than pursuing a specialized professional path like medicine or engineering.A Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologybiologylife sciencesApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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