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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording77–80%High 70s75%77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)80–87%Low-to mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4USCH4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of PSE4U, PSK4U, SBI4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 60%
  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
  • 1 grade 12 4U Chemistry (SCH 4U)
  • 1 grade 12 U Biology (SBI 4U) or Exercise Science (PSK 4U)
  • 3 additional grade 12 U/M courses
  • A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • +2 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published380950
What you studyHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineHealth InformaticsSport & Exercise ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography
What it isYou'll study the foundations of public health and how health systems work, then specialize in how data and technology are used to improve health outcomes across populations. This combined degree structure lets you move directly from a broad health studies foundation into focused postgraduate training without reapplying. It suits people interested in the practical side of public health policy and healthcare management, particularly those comfortable with data analysis and systems thinking.This program trains you to teach health and physical education to junior and intermediate students (grades 7–10), combining teacher education with specialized study of how exercise, sport science, and health information systems affect wellbeing. Unlike a general education degree, it embeds science content directly into teaching methods so you graduate both certified to teach and grounded in the health sciences behind what you teach. It suits students who want to work with teenagers, care about fitness and wellness, and prefer a focused teaching path over a broad one.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.Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directlycriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Brantford on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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