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U of T (Mississauga)

Psychological & Brain Sciences

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–80%Mid to high 70s75%73–80%73%; co-op 80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4UENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of PSE4U, PSK4U, SBI4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • two of PSK4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U
  • Neuroscience requires SCH4U and recommends MCV4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
  • 1 grade 12 U/M Biology (SBI 4U) or Exercise Science (PSK 4U)
  • 4 other grade 12 U/M courses
  • A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • One 4U Math
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U, PSK4U
  • If you do not have the mathematics prerequisite, you may take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during your first year.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op), Bachelor of Human Kinetics, BHK
First-year intakewhere published200
What you studyPsychologyEducation StudiesHuman BiologySport & Exercise ScienceEducation StudiesHospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science
What it isYou study how the human mind works and how the brain produces behaviour, emotion, and thought. This program combines psychology — the study of behaviour and mental processes — with neuroscience, which looks at the brain's biology and chemistry. It suits people curious about why people think and act as they do, and who want to understand the physical basis of the mind.You study how to teach physical education and health to middle and high school students, grounded in the science of human movement, exercise, and sport. Unlike a straight kinesiology degree, this program combines your science coursework with teacher training and practicums so you earn your teaching credential while you study. It suits students who want to work with teenagers in schools and have a genuine interest in both the science behind fitness and health education.You study the science of human movement and fitness combined with teaching and coaching methods. This program integrates exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sport psychology with practical skills in coaching athletes and leading fitness programs. Unlike a pure kinesiology degree, this one prepares you directly for careers coaching teams or instructing fitness classes. It suits people who want to work in sports, recreation, or wellness settings and learn both the scientific reasoning and hands-on teaching side.
The door tomajors you reach through itneurosciencepsychologyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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