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U of T (Mississauga)

Psychological & Brain Sciences

OUAC TMP

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Honours Science (BSc)

OUAC UZL

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–80%Mid to high 70s73–77%Mid 70s74–76%73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4UENG4UMHF4UMHF4USBI4USPH4UENG4USBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of ICS4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U
  • Neuroscience requires SCH4U and recommends MCV4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Two of Biology, Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Space Science, or Physics at 60%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics.
  • MHF4U
  • 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended.
  • +3 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U recommended
  • MCV4U for specific disciplines is required.
  • +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published200680
What you studyPsychologyBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceOthers in Physical SciencesEnvironmental StudiesGeologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical SciencesAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics
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.An Honours Science degree lets you study a science subject deeply — biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or another physical science — and choose your own focus within it. Unlike a general science program, an Honours degree requires a concentrated major and typically includes a research or capstone component. The co-op option means you alternate between school terms and paid work placements in science-related jobs, which suits people who want real workplace experience alongside their degree.A Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine.You study the science of living systems — cells, organisms, genetics, and disease — with flexible depth depending on which specialization you choose. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, building real experience alongside your degree. This stream suits students drawn to biology and chemistry who want either a traditional path or the chance to test careers in health and life sciences before graduating.
The door tomajors you reach through itneurosciencepsychologylife sciencesphysicsApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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