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Full	Laurier (Waterloo) Health Sciences (BSc) OUAC UZK ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Biomedical Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OUN ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op) OUAC TXF ☆ Add to planRemove	Western Medical Sciences OUAC ESM ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–83%“Low-80s”	83%	77–83%“High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)”	83–90%“Mid to high 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U	MCV4UMHF4U	ENG4U	ENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English at 60% Advanced Functions at 60% Biology at 60% Chemistry at 60% Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics. +4 more on the program page	ENG4U Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English: SBI4U MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U	English, ENG4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Biology, SBI4U Chemistry, SCH4U Note: +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	502	380	1,000
What you study	Health InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine	Biological SciencesMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine	AnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman Biology	Biological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology
What it is	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.	Biomedical Science is the study of how living systems work at the molecular level, focusing on chemistry, genetics, and cell biology as they relate to human health and disease. It goes deeper into biochemistry and molecular mechanisms than a general biology degree, preparing you for careers in research, diagnostics, or further study in medicine or related fields. The program includes mandatory co-op work terms, so you alternate between classroom and paid work in labs or healthcare settings. It suits students who want a science degree grounded in medical applications but are not yet committed to a specific health profession.	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.	Medical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program where you study human biology, chemistry, and related sciences to prepare for health professions or medical research. Unlike a general science degree, it focuses specifically on the foundational knowledge needed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or graduate health programs. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or health settings alongside your coursework. It suits students drawn to understanding how the human body works and considering careers in health care or biomedical fields.
The door tomajors you reach through it	health sciencesmedical sciences	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	biochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo

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