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U of T (Mississauga)

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OUAC ESM

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)75%80–87%Low to mid 80s83–90%Mid to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • English (ENG4U)
  • 5 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
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  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Note:
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published3804501,000
What you studyAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyBiological SciencesComputer ScienceLinguisticsPhilosophyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology
What it isYou study how the mind and body work together, and how social and environmental factors shape health. This program pairs psychology courses with practical training in areas like human biology, health policy, and social work. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms at healthcare or research settings alongside your studies. It suits people curious about mental health, public health, or how systems support people's wellbeing.Cognitive science studies how the mind works by combining insights from psychology, biology, computer science, linguistics, and philosophy. This non-honours version gives you a broader survey of these fields rather than the deeper specialization of an honours degree, so you spend less time on advanced research methods and theory. It suits students curious about how thinking, language, and brain function connect, who want flexibility to explore multiple disciplines without committing to one.Life Sciences at UTM lets you study how living systems work, from the structure of molecules to human health and evolution. You can focus on areas like molecular biology, biotechnology, human biology, or anthropology depending on your interests. The program includes optional co-op work terms that let you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or research settings alongside your coursework — useful if you're considering health professions or research careers.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itpsychologyApplied to directlybiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologybiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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