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U of T (Scarborough)

Life Sciences (regular and co-op)

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Published rangetheir exact wording73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)78%80–85%80 to 85%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U recommended
  • MCV4U for specific disciplines is required.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Honours in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry,
  • Linguistics, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Psycholinguistics and Communications Differences, Psychology, and Gateway (Physical Sciences and Life Sciences):
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two credits from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
  • Biological Sciences:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • +5 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published680
What you studyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsAudiology and Speech Language PathologyBiotechnologyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyChemistry
What it isLife Sciences is a broad study of how living things work, from individual cells and genetics to whole organisms and ecosystems. You'll choose a focus area like microbiology, human biology, genetics, or plant science, and take courses across biology, chemistry, and related fields. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.This is a four-year science degree where you specialize in one of many fields — from chemistry and physics to biology, geology, audiology, linguistics, or environmental science. The honours designation means you go deeper into your chosen subject than a general science degree would. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain paid professional experience alongside your studies, which suits students who want both classroom learning and real workplace practice in their field.A Bachelor of Science (General) lets you study science broadly across biology, chemistry, environmental science, and related fields, choosing your own mix of courses rather than specializing deeply in one area. Unlike an honours program, it gives you flexibility to explore multiple sciences without committing to a single major or meeting the tighter requirements of a specialized stream. This suits students who are curious about science in general but aren't yet sure which direction appeals to them most.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiologylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiochemistrybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesneurosciencephysicsApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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