4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 73–77%“Mid 70s” | 80–87%“Low to Mid-80s” | 73–80%“Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4USBI4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — | 680 |
| What you study | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyGenetics | Biological SciencesHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistry | Animal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyGenetics |
| What it is | Biomedical Sciences is the study of how living organisms work at every level, from cells and genes to whole body systems. You'll focus on topics like genetics, human biology, animal physiology, and zoology to understand disease and health. This is a broad foundation program suited to students who want biology and chemistry depth before deciding on careers in health sciences, research, or veterinary fields. | Medical Sciences is a first-year foundation program in human biology and life sciences designed for students considering health professions like medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy. It covers anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and cell biology at university level. This program prepares you for competitive professional school applications while letting you explore whether medical training is right for you. | This program combines biology, chemistry, and psychology to explore how living systems work at both the molecular and mental levels. You'll study everything from cellular and genetic processes to brain function and behaviour, with the option to gain work experience through co-op placements. It suits students interested in medicine, neuroscience, pharmaceutical research, or any field that bridges the physical and behavioural sciences. | You study the science of living systems — cells, organisms, genetics, and disease — with flexible depth depending on which specialization you choose. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, building real experience alongside your degree. This stream suits students drawn to biology and chemistry who want either a traditional path or the chance to test careers in health and life sciences before graduating. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | medical sciences | medical sciences | biology | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | None published by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | Brock University on OUInfo | Queen's University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Life Sciences (regular and co-op)73–80%+
- Life Sciences (Regular/Co-op)80–83%+
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) General80–85%+
- Biology (BSc, iBSc)73–80%+
- Biology (includes Environmental Science, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Biodiversity and Conservation) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Bachelor of One Health (BOH) (cp-op option)80–85%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.