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	U of T (Scarborough) Life Sciences (regular and co-op) OUAC TSL Remove	Queen's Life Sciences and Biochemistry OUAC QL Remove	U of T (Scarborough) Life Sciences - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op) OUAC TXD Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”	83–87%“Mid 80s”	73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U SBI4U	ENG4U MCV4U SBI4U SCH4U	ENG4U SBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—	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	ENG4U MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U SBI4U SCH4U recommended MCV4U for specific disciplines is required. +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	680	—	680
What you study	Animal Science Biological Sciences Biotechnology Genetics	Chemistry Human Biology Pharmacology, Toxicology & Pharmacy	Animal Science Biological Sciences Biotechnology Genetics
What it is	Life 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.	You study the science of living systems — cells, organisms, genetics, and disease — with flexible depth depending on which specialization you choose. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, building real experience alongside your degree. This stream suits students drawn to biology and chemistry who want either a traditional path or the chance to test careers in health and life sciences before graduating.
The door tomajors you reach through it	biology life sciences medical sciences microbiology neuroscience	biochemistry life sciences medical sciences microbiology neuroscience	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	None published by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	Queen's University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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