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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low to Mid-80s80–85%80 to 85%83–90%Mid to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMHF4USBI4USCH4UENG4UENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (Francophone applicants may present FRA4U, FEF4U or FIF4U)
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • MHF4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Biological Sciences:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • +5 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Note:
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published351,000
What you studyHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiotechnologyChemistryBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman Biology
What it isThis program teaches you how the brain and nervous system work at every level, from cells and molecules to behaviour and thought. You study human biology, chemistry, and mathematics alongside neuroscience courses that explore how neurons communicate and how damage or disease affects the mind and body. If you choose co-op, you'll alternate between classroom study and paid work terms at research labs or hospitals, giving you real experience alongside your degree.A Bachelor of Science (General) lets you study science broadly across biology, chemistry, environmental science, and related fields, choosing your own mix of courses rather than specializing deeply in one area. Unlike an honours program, it gives you flexibility to explore multiple sciences without committing to a single major or meeting the tighter requirements of a specialized stream. This suits students who are curious about science in general but aren't yet sure which direction appeals to them most.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 itneuroscienceApplied to directlybiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceYork University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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