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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)80–85%80-85%80–87%Low to mid 80s80–91%80-85% for all majors except Neuroscience (81-86%), and Animal Biology, Bio-Medical Science (85-91%)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology (min. 70%), Chemistry (min. 70%), or Physics (min. 70%)
  • One of the following: Advanced Functions (min. 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • SBI4U
  • One of SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U
  • +2 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
  • Biological Sciences:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published224100450
What you studyBiological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineBiological SciencesHospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesBiotechnologyHuman BiologyAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesChemistryEnvironmental Studies
What it isKinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and how the body works during physical activity. You learn biology, nutrition, and sport science through lab work and courses. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings, giving you real experience alongside your degree.Human kinetics is the study of how the human body moves and functions during exercise, sport, and physical activity. You learn the science behind movement through biology, physiology, and exercise science rather than just coaching technique. The co-op option lets you combine classroom learning with paid work terms at fitness facilities, sports organizations, or health agencies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.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.A Bachelor of Science Honours is a four-year degree where you specialize in one science discipline — such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or nutrition — and take supporting courses in math and other sciences. The honours designation means you complete a research project or thesis in your final year. Many students choose the optional co-op stream, which alternates study terms with paid work placements in related fields, giving you practical experience alongside classroom learning. This program suits students who want depth in a single science and are interested in research, lab work, or professional roles in health, environment, or industry.
The door tomajors you reach through itkinesiologyApplied to directlybiologyhealth scienceslife sciencesmedical sciencesmicrobiologybiochemistrybiologychemistryhealth scienceslife sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencephysics
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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