3 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 80–87%“Low to Mid-80s” | 80–85%“80 to 85%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 450 | — | — |
| What you study | AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistry | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyChemistry |
| What it is | Life 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. | You study the natural systems that support life on Earth — combining biology, chemistry, geology, and geography to understand ecosystems, environmental problems, and how living things interact with their physical surroundings. This pathway is structured to integrate multiple science disciplines rather than focus narrowly on one, and it includes mandatory co-operative work terms where you apply classroom learning to real environmental jobs. It suits students curious about how nature works across scales, from molecules to landscapes, who want hands-on experience before deciding on a specific environmental career. | 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 it | biologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology | earth scienceenvironmental science | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | None published by average | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo | Queen's University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo |
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