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U of T (St. George)

Mathematical & Physical Sciences

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Science

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid to high 80s80–87%Low to mid 80s80–87%Low to Mid-80s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of ICS4U, MDM4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • one of SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • Many programs also require or recommend 1 or more of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Two of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +7 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 1 of SCH4U or SPH4U
  • 3 additional 4 U/M courses
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Western Integrated Science applicants must submit a supplementary application.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published550570
What you studyAstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials ScienceAnimal ScienceAstronomyBiological SciencesChemistryAstronomyBiotechnologyChemistryMathematicsAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
What it isThis program combines foundational study in mathematics with hands-on work in chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology, and related fields. You'll take core courses in pure and applied mathematics alongside lab work and theory in the physical sciences, giving you breadth rather than specialization in a single discipline. It suits students drawn to quantitative problem-solving across multiple scientific areas who want flexibility to explore before committing to a specific path.This is a broad science degree where you choose from fields like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, geology, and others. You take foundational science courses in first year, then specialize by selecting which science subjects to focus on. Co-op is available, letting you do paid work terms at science-related employers alongside your studies.This pathway lets you study the fundamental sciences — physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, and biology — together rather than committing to a single discipline right away. You'll take core courses across all these fields in your first year, then gradually specialize based on your interests. The included co-op option means you'll do work terms in research labs or industry, giving you hands-on experience alongside your coursework.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itchemistryearth sciencemathematicsphysicsstatisticsbiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesmathematicsphysicsstatisticschemistryphysicsbiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See themNone published by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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