4 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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–80%“Mid to high 70s” | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USBI4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4USBI4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 200 | 950 | 570 | 680 |
| What you study | Psychology | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics |
| What it is | You 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. | Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles. | Life Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree. | Life Sciences is a broad study of how living things work, from individual cells and genetics to whole organisms and ecosystems. You'll choose a focus area like microbiology, human biology, genetics, or plant science, and take courses across biology, chemistry, and related fields. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | neurosciencepsychology | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology | biochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience | biologylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Life Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)77–83%+
- Psychology & Health Studies (regular and co-op)77–83%+
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) General80–85%+
- Biology (BSc, iBSc)73–80%+
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours80–91%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.