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U of T (Mississauga)

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Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to mid 80s83–90%Mid-80s regular, High 80s co-op83%82–85%82-85%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4USBI4USCH4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • Biology (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%)
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U
  • A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.
  • +4 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Biology (SBI4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • 2 best 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • Application deadline: March 1.
  • Supplementary application deadline: March 5.
  • Alternative Offers
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published450233502110
What you studyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial PolicyBiological SciencesMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineArtificial IntelligenceBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsNursing
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.This program teaches the science behind human health, public health systems, and how technology supports medical care. You'll study biology, chemistry, and data systems alongside social and policy issues in healthcare. The co-op option lets you work in hospitals, research labs, or health organizations while you study, which suits students who want real workplace experience before deciding on a health career path.Biomedical Science is the study of how living systems work at the molecular level, focusing on chemistry, genetics, and cell biology as they relate to human health and disease. It goes deeper into biochemistry and molecular mechanisms than a general biology degree, preparing you for careers in research, diagnostics, or further study in medicine or related fields. The program includes mandatory co-op work terms, so you alternate between classroom and paid work in labs or healthcare settings. It suits students who want a science degree grounded in medical applications but are not yet committed to a specific health profession.This program trains you to become a registered nurse with the additional legal right to prescribe certain medications. Unlike a standard nursing degree, it includes specialized coursework in pharmacology and clinical decision-making that prepares you to diagnose and treat independently in specific practice settings. It suits people who want hands-on patient care combined with expanded clinical authority and the ability to manage medication decisions.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyhealth sciencesApplied to directlynursing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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