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Published rangetheir exact wording73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)78%80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4
  • Science prerequisites (SPH4U or SBI4U) for specific disciplines are also required. SCH4U is recommended for specific disciplines. See
  • U of T Scarborough's viewbook
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Neuroscience and Mental Health.
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two credits from Calculus (MCV4U), Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U) or Physics (SPH4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • +2 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published340250
What you studyAstronomyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesGeologyChemistryGeologyOthers in Physical SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAstronomyChemistryGeologyMaterials Science
What it isYou study physical sciences — chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental topics — with a focus on how they connect to human health and the living world. This stream emphasizes the intersection between earth and life sciences rather than pure physics or chemistry alone. The co-op option lets you do paid work terms at relevant employers alongside your degree. It suits students interested in environmental health, toxicology, or science careers that bridge the natural world and wellness.A Science Non-Honours degree lets you study physical sciences — chemistry, geology, and related fields — without committing to a specialized honours stream. You complete a three-year program with broader course choices and fewer upper-level requirements than an honours degree, giving you flexibility to explore different areas before specializing or applying to professional programs. This suits students who want a solid science foundation, aren't sure which specialization to pursue, or plan to move into medicine, health sciences, or graduate study.Physical Sciences is a broad first-year program where you study foundational chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology before choosing a specialization in second year. The co-op option means you alternate between study and paid work terms at companies or research labs, giving you real experience in your field. This program suits students who are strong in math and science but not yet certain which specific physical science direction — from astronomy to polymer chemistry — they want to pursue.
The door tomajors you reach through ithealth sciencesApplied to directlychemistryearth sciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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