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Laurier (Brantford)

Applied Health Sciences (BASc)

OUAC UAL

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U of T (Mississauga)

Life Sciences

OUAC TML

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid 70s80–87%Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)80–87%Low to mid 80s78%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • 4U English at 60%
  • 4U Math at 60%
  • Biology at 60%
  • Chemistry at 60%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 75%)
  • Any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%)
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Honours in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry,
  • Linguistics, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Psycholinguistics and Communications Differences, Psychology, and Gateway (Physical Sciences and Life Sciences):
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two credits from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published37450
What you studyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial PolicyHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial PolicyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAudiology and Speech Language PathologyBiotechnologyChemistryEnvironmental Studies
What it isApplied Health Sciences is a four-year degree that combines study of how the human body works with research into health policy and social factors that affect people's wellbeing. Unlike pure biology or chemistry programs, it focuses on real-world health problems and how systems can be improved to serve communities better. It suits students interested in healthcare careers who want both scientific grounding and understanding of the broader social side of health.This program teaches you how to improve health at the population level by studying disease prevention, health policy, and data systems. You'll learn to analyse health trends, design public health programs, and use technology to track and manage health outcomes. The co-op option means you alternate between classroom study and paid work placements in real health organizations, giving you direct experience in the field and making it suit students who want hands-on learning alongside theory.Life Sciences at UTM lets you study how living systems work, from the structure of molecules to human health and evolution. You can focus on areas like molecular biology, biotechnology, human biology, or anthropology depending on your interests. The program includes optional co-op work terms that let you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or research settings alongside your coursework — useful if you're considering health professions or research careers.This is a four-year science degree where you specialize in one of many fields — from chemistry and physics to biology, geology, audiology, linguistics, or environmental science. The honours designation means you go deeper into your chosen subject than a general science degree would. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain paid professional experience alongside your studies, which suits students who want both classroom learning and real workplace practice in their field.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlybiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologybiochemistrybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesneurosciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Brantford on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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