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	U of T (St. George) Kinesiology and Physical Education OUAC TPK Remove	Western Medical Sciences OUAC ESM Remove	Waterloo Life Sciences (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WLS Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	83–90%“Mid- to high 80s”	83–90%“Mid to high 80s”	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U MCV4U SBI4U SCH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U one of MCV4U, MHF4U	—	two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U 1 of SBI4U or SCH4U or SPH4U 1 of MHF4U or MCV4U Recommended: PSK4U or PSE4U Note: +1 more on the program page	English, ENG4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Biology, SBI4U Chemistry, SCH4U Note: +1 more on the program page	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 application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	1,000	570
What you study	Sport & Exercise Science	Biological Sciences Chemistry Health Informatics Human Biology	Animal Science Biological Sciences Biology Biotechnology
What it is	This program teaches the science of how bodies move, exercise, and perform in sport and physical activity. You study human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and exercise science rather than focusing mainly on teaching physical education in schools. It suits students interested in understanding the physical side of athletics, fitness, and health rather than just coaching or teaching it.	Medical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program where you study human biology, chemistry, and related sciences to prepare for health professions or medical research. Unlike a general science degree, it focuses specifically on the foundational knowledge needed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or graduate health programs. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or health settings alongside your coursework. It suits students drawn to understanding how the human body works and considering careers in health care or biomedical fields.	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 it	kinesiology	biochemistry medical sciences microbiology neuroscience	biochemistry biology life sciences microbiology neuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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