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| Full | U of T (Scarborough) Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)OUAC TXF | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–80%“Mid to high 70s” | 77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)” | 80–87%“Low to Mid-80s” | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USBI4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4U |
| 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 | 380 | — | 950 |
| What you study | Psychology | AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistry | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography |
| 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. | You study psychology combined with applied health sciences — how human behaviour, biology, and social factors shape health and illness. Unlike a straight psychology program, this stream emphasizes practical health applications and the ability to work across healthcare and social systems. The co-op option lets you work in healthcare settings, clinics, or community agencies while studying. It suits students interested in both understanding the mind and applying that knowledge to real health problems. | 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. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | neurosciencepsychology | Applied to directly | earth scienceenvironmental science | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | None published by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | Queen's University on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo |
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