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3 programs, side by side

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Health Sciences (BSc)

OUAC UZK

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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 wording77–80%High 70s80–83%Low-80s80–87%Low to mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 60%
  • English at 60%
  • Advanced Functions at 60%
  • Biology at 60%
  • Chemistry at 60%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • SBI4U (except Anthropology)
  • SCH4U (except Anthropology, Biomedical Communications)
  • Most programs also recommend MCV4U
  • +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published450
What you studyHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology
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.Health Sciences is the study of how health systems work, what keeps people healthy, and how to solve health problems using science and technology. Unlike a nursing or medicine program, it does not train you to be a specific licensed practitioner, but instead gives you a broad science foundation that can lead to roles in health policy, public health, or health technology. It suits people interested in the science side of healthcare who want flexibility in their career direction.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyhealth sciencesmedical sciencesbiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 75%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Brantford on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo

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