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Full	U of T (Mississauga) Life Sciences OUAC TML ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Kinesiology (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WK ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Biomedical Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OUN ☆ Add to planRemove	Western Medical Sciences OUAC ESM ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low to mid 80s”	80–87%“Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)”	83%	83–90%“Mid to high 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U	ENG4U	MCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U one of MCV4U, MHF4U	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%) Any two of the following: Biology (min. 70%), Chemistry (min. 70%), or Physics (min. 70%) One of the following: Advanced Functions (min. 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (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 Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Biology, SBI4U Chemistry, SCH4U Note: +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	450	224	502	1,000
What you study	AnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology	Biological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine	Biological SciencesMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine	Biological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology
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.	Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and how the body works during physical activity. You learn biology, nutrition, and sport science through lab work and courses. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings, giving you real experience alongside your degree.	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.	Medical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program where you study human biology, chemistry, and related sciences to prepare for health professions or medical research. Unlike a general science degree, it focuses specifically on the foundational knowledge needed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or graduate health programs. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or health settings alongside your coursework. It suits students drawn to understanding how the human body works and considering careers in health care or biomedical fields.
The door tomajors you reach through it	biologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology	kinesiology	Applied to directly	biochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo

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