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Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–93%“Low 80s to low 90s, depending on the selected program” | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 83–90%“Mid to high 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 130 | — |
| What you study | Business StudiesComputer ScienceEnglish StudiesMathematics | BiologyChemistryMaterials ScienceMolecular Biology, Biochemistry | AstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science |
| What it is | This is a one-year foundation program designed for international students whose secondary education doesn't directly align with Ontario's Grade 12 system. You take introductory courses in subjects like English, math, computer science, psychology, or geography while improving your English language skills, then progress into a regular University of Toronto bachelor's degree. It suits international students who need time to adjust academically and linguistically before starting a standard degree program. | This program lets you study science broadly — chemistry, physics, biology, materials science, and related fields — at university level. Unlike a specialized honours program in a single science, this one gives you flexibility to explore multiple areas before focusing deeper. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work in science-related industries. It suits students who are strong in math and sciences but not yet sure which direction to specialize in, or who want practical work experience alongside their degree. | This program combines foundational study in mathematics with hands-on work in chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology, and related fields. You'll take core courses in pure and applied mathematics alongside lab work and theory in the physical sciences, giving you breadth rather than specialization in a single discipline. It suits students drawn to quantitative problem-solving across multiple scientific areas who want flexibility to explore before committing to a specific path. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | chemistryearth sciencemathematicsphysicsstatistics |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them |
| Source | University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo |
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