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Western

Medical Sciences

OUAC ESM

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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 wording80–87%Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)77–80%High 70s83–90%Mid to high 80s80–87%Low to mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 75%)
  • Any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%)
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • Biology (SBI4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), or Advanced Functions (MHF4U).
  • A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite math and science courses.
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Note:
  • +1 more on the program page
  • 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 onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published37451,000450
What you studyHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial PolicyMedical TechnologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman Biology
What it isThis 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.This program teaches you to perform and interpret diagnostic tests on blood, tissue, and other body samples in hospitals and labs. It focuses on the hands-on skills and scientific knowledge that lab technicians use to help doctors diagnose disease. The Northern Access Initiative means the program is designed for students from remote or underserved regions of Ontario, with support to help you succeed in a full-time, lab-based career.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.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 directlyApplied to directlybiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencebiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo

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