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Published rangetheir exact wording77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)87–90%High 80s80–87%Low-to mid-80s77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UENG4U
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
  • ENG4U
  • 5 additional 4U/M courses
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education, BA/BEdBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published380175950380
What you studyAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyAboriginal StudiesClassical Greek StudiesClassical StudiesComparative Literary StudiesAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman GeographyAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth 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.In this program, you study an Arts subject — such as English, Economics, Drama, or Environmental Studies — while simultaneously earning your teaching qualification. Unlike a regular BA where you add teacher training after, you complete both degrees together over four years, so you graduate ready to teach your subject in Ontario schools. It suits students who know they want to teach a specific subject and want to combine their subject expertise with education training from the start.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.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itpsychologyeducationcriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociologyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See themNone published by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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