4 programs, side by side
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.
| Full | U of T (Scarborough) Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)OUAC TXF | |||
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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||||
| Published rangetheir exact wording | 77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)” | 77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)” | 73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)” | 70–75%“70% or 75%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4USBI4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 380 | 380 | 680 | — |
| What you study | AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics | Biological SciencesBiotechnologyGeneticsHuman Biology |
| What it is | 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. | You 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. | 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. | This program teaches you the science behind living systems — cells, genetics, microbes, and how drugs work in the body. You'll study biology and chemistry at a deeper level than in high school, with options to specialize in areas like biotechnology, pharmacology, or human health. It suits people curious about how organisms function and interested in careers in research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or environmental science. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | psychology | Applied to directly | health scienceslife sciences |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Life Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Biology (includes Environmental Science, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Biodiversity and Conservation) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Biology (BSc, iBSc)73–80%+
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) General80–85%+
- Biological and Cognitive Sciences Pathway80–87%+
- Life Sciences (Regular/Co-op)80–83%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.