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U of T (Scarborough)

Life Sciences (regular and co-op)

OUAC TSL

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Western

Medical Sciences

OUAC ESM

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)83–87%Mid 80s83–90%Mid to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U
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
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • 2 additional 4U/M course
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Note:
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published6801,000
What you studyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsChemistryHuman BiologyPharmacology, Toxicology & PharmacyBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology
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.You study the chemistry of living things — how molecules work in cells and bodies, and how drugs and toxins affect them. This program combines chemistry and biology more deeply than a general life sciences program, with added focus on how substances interact with organisms. It suits students curious about medicine, pharmacy, drug development, or toxicology who want a stronger chemical foundation than biology alone provides.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 itbiologylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiochemistrylife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See themNone published by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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